Education Liaisons
An Increased Investment in Education and Connecting Schools and Families
Education Liaisons are in regular communication with teachers, families, and Club staff, to ensure that each student stays on track.
In response to the many adverse effects of the pandemic on youth, we have made significant investments in education and mental health services. To support our Club members, we have increased the size of our education team, adding Education Liaisons to work alongside our Education Directors.
Education Liaisons
- Facilitating communication between the Club, family, and school to understand a kid’s needs.
- Looking across the entire Clubhouse, not just the Learning Center, to assess how Club staff are helping youth to achieve academically and be better connected to their school.
- Gathering and managing qualitative and quantitative data to build an understanding of the academic and SEL needs of members.
- Coordinating academic programs and other Club resources to meet the identified academic and SEL needs of youth.
- Collaborating with external academic partners to provide resources and opportunities for Club members.
- Support all Club staff through coaching and feedback.
Meet The Education Liaison Team!
Edmark Aberin
Edmark is a first-generation Filipino-American and Bay Area native. He graduated in 2020 from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a Minor in Labor Studies. He has worked for the Berkeley Unified School District and the YMCA of the East Bay.
As an Education Liaison, Edmark is focused on making the learning process fun and enjoyable for youth. His primary goal in working with youth is to create lifelong learners, coaching them to enjoy the learning process.
Edmark is committed to empowering youth by helping them find their voice and building their confidence in and out of the classroom. Edmark is focused on making sure members and their families feel supported throughout the school year. He prioritizes building strong, lasting relationships with members, ensuring that they always feel welcome, fostering a strong sense of belonging within their Clubhouse community.
“I am focused on making sure members and their families feel supported throughout the school year. I am passionate about building lifelong learners and coaching youth to enjoy the learning process.”
Claire Eccles
Claire received her Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with a double minor in Education and History from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Within education, she specialized in intervention strategies involving motivation, social connectedness, and mindfulness. She worked as a reading and writing tutor for elementary schoolers for three years and supported students as they entered the transition stages of their lives as a peer career advisor at UCSB Career Services.
Claire is passionate about engaging students to be enthusiastic learners. She is passionate about supporting families and teachers and ensuring that all our members are holistically supported by a network of caring adults.
“I am passionate about working with families and teachers and ensuring that all members are supported by a network of caring adults who are committed to their well-being and academic success”
Ryan Mitsuhashi
Ryan received his BA from California State University East Bay in Liberal Studies focusing on Special Education. After earning a multiple subject teaching credential and an additional Educational Specialist credential, Ryan worked for over 10 years in SFUSD as an Inclusion Specialist and Resource Specialist.
Full-inclusion practices continue to be a passion for Ryan. He chooses to focus on ability awareness rather than disability or labeling. Ryan has seen how critical integrated services, and members of IEP teams, can support students with special needs in achieving their goals.
Ryan continues to make connections to support youth at all ability levels in his role as an Education Liaison at the Tenderloin Clubhouse. He prioritizes partnering with families, schools, and other community organizations in order to support members in the best way possible. He is passionate about serving the Tenderloin community and enjoys the close-knit, supportive and family atmosphere at the Club.
“I am passionate about supporting youth in achieving their goals. Working at the Tenderloin Clubhouse allows me to be part of a close-knit community of Club staff, families, and local schools. I am proud of how we work together to support members individually and provide them with the resources and encouragement to realize their potential.”
Brain Sauer
Brian Sauer has been involved in educational leadership for over two decades in the San Francisco Bay Area. He received a degree in Anthropology and Biology from Marquette University in Milwaukee and California State Teaching credential from San Francisco State University. He began his career teaching high school science overseas in the Federated States of Micronesia and later became a middle school and high school mathematics and science teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District.
Brian joined BGCSF seven years ago as the Citywide Director of Education, a role that has really allowed him to develop a solid academic framework for all members. Through his leadership, BGCSF has built a strong focus on academics through literacy, STEM, tutoring and college access. A combination of BGCSF-developed curriculum and educational partners provides youth with creative and engaging programs that build skills, support SEL development and motivate youth to become life-long learners.
