Education & Mentoring
The Education & Mentoring department volunteers with schools in the local San José area while discussing greater systemic education inequalities.
Department Coordinator & Program Coordinator bios can be found below on this page!
Note: E&M strongly requests that volunteers commit to attending recurringly throughout the quarter.
BREAKTHROUGH SILICON VALLEY
Program Coordinator: Gabe Ruiz Flores (gruizflores@scu.edu)
Students tutor middle and high school students of BTSV, a program that supports 1st generation students, by supporting them with homework and projects.
Times: TBD
Requirements: TBD
CABRILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Program Coordinator: Annika Nallaballi (anallaballi@scu.edu)
Volunteer as a tutor for academically gifted middle schoolers at Cabrillo Middle School. This program focuses most heavily on STEM tutoring and help with pushing the students' out-of-classroom learning in STEM subjects forward. This program is a great way to get involved with the broader Santa Clara community especially if you are a STEM major!
Times: Mondays, 2:45 PM - 4 PM
Requirements: Fill out a volunteer form, provide a copy of a photo ID, and take a TB test
CORAL TUTORING
​Program Coordinator: Paige Morihara (pmorihara@scu.edu)
Join us at CORAL, where you’ll assist with a variety of activities, from crafts and occasional homework help to outdoor play. Your role will depend on what the students are working on when we arrive, making each day different and engaging.​
Times: Mondays, 4 PM - 5 PM
Requirements: COVID vaccination + booster, take a TB test, complete paperwork & fingerprinting
HUGHES ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Kennedy Agnitsch ​(kagnitsch@scu.edu)
Partnering with Hughes Elementary, SCU students will get the opportunity to give their time to after-school tutoring for Hughes Elementary students, and engage in a knowledge-sharing experience, contributing their time and knowledge as tutors for kids who might otherwise struggle to secure tutoring services.​​
Times: Tuesdays, 11 AM - 11:45 AM
Requirements: take a TB test and complete paperwork
MONTAGUE ELEMENTARY
Program Coordinator: Shreya Jain (sjain9@scu.edu)
Partner with the YMCA at Montague Elementary after school to assist with activities, lead outdoor games, build connections with students, and be a helpful resource for staff!
Times: Tuesdays, 4 PM - 5 PM
Requirements: complete paperwork
Education & Mentoring Department Coordinator and Program Coordinator Bios!
Karime Rivera
Department Coordinator ​ | krivera@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I'm Karime and I'm a Bioengineering major with an Economics minor. I was born and raised in the Bay Area which has allowed me to get involved with many communities that are important to me. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, reading, thrifting with friends, and exploring new places. I can't wait to build uplifting and lasting connections :)
Gabe Ruiz Flores
Breakthrough Silicon Valley Program Coordinator | gruizflores@scu.edu
Hello! My name is Gabriel, and I'm a freshman Political Science Major. I am from San Jose and am very involved and connected to the local community. I have had many roles in education as a middle school English and Ethnic Studies Teacher, as well as a former Student Board Member for San Jose Unified School District. In my free time, I like to run, play badminton and volleyball, and watch movies with my friends. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be a Program Coordinator and to make a positive impact on the community! I can not wait to see the work we all at SCCAP will do to help better the San Jose community!
Annika Nallaballi
Cabrillo Program Coordinator | anallaballi@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Annika and I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science with an interest in Psychology. I'm from St. Louis, Missouri and have been volunteering with children since I was a kid, from Sunday school to swim lessons. In my free time I love participating in every water sport, reading, crafting, and curating my wardrobe! I am so excited to be part of SCCAP and begin making a difference in the San Jose community!
Paige Morihara
CORAL Program Coordinator | pmorihara@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Paige and I’m a Biochemistry major. Being born and raised in Hawaii, it’s important for me to be a contributing member of my community. Some of my interests include sewing, crocheting, hiking, and baking. I’m very excited to be a part of SCCAP, and I look forward to helping foster positive and meaningful experiences.
Kennedy Agnitsch
Hughes Program Coordinator | kagnitsch@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hello, my name is Kennedy, or Kenna, and I am a Political Science and Psychology double major! I grew up in the Bay Area, and ever since I was a child I had an interest in helping others. I have been an elementary/middle/high school tutor for as long as I can remember, and I’m so happy to continue pursuing this in my college career. You can find me reading, swimming, staying active, or spending time with my friends around campus! I’m so excited to join SCCAP in building positive relationships with our community :)
Shreya Jain
Montague Program Coordinator | sjain9@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I’m Shreya Jain, and I’m a junior Management Information Systems major. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life, so this community means a lot to me. In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to continue as a Program Coordinator in E&M and get the chance to make a positive impact!