Boys & Girls Club
At-home Resources for Afterschool Programs
The Boys and Girls club is an after school program, serving youth K-12. Our target population is youth in low-income families, to assure that these students get equal opportunities for higher education and academic success in the future. The Boys and Girls Club aims to help at risk children by providing a safe and fun place for them to grow and thrive. The club delivers engaging programs focused on academics, health, and leadership.
The repercussions of this pandemic has led to countrywide school closure, affecting over 1.5 billion youth (United Nations, 2020). These disruptions could worsen the educational gap even more, putting low-income minority students at a disadvantage (Reilly, 2020). In order to continue to aid these students during these unprecedented times, our team has come up with many different at-home resources that can help the students continue to develop academically. The disruption of schooling should not lead to the disruption of learning. That is why we have implemented the normal daily on-site services into our virtual plans. We also understand that it might be difficult for many low-income families to comfortably convert to virtual learning. That is why we have also included many resources that do not require internet access, for example the reading packets and the workbooks.
According to the Boys and Girls Club of America national outcomes report, 90% of club members say they can go to a staff for help in a crisis. These students heavily rely on program resources to enhance their academic success. Continuing to support them virtually is the best thing we can do during these difficult times. The Boys and Girls Club aims to create a safe place where children can learn, grow, and develop resiliency that will aid them throughout their lives.
Meet the Team
Aribeth Morales-Sumano
She/Her/Hers
Aribeth Morales- Sumano is a graduating student at SJSU. She has previous experience working in different childcare and community settings. She currently works at the Child Development Center as a Teacher Assistant. She is patient, empathetic, and cheerful. She is fluent in English and Spanish. She is looking for a position serving low-income families and children at-risk.
Austin Hagh-panah
He/Him/His
Austin Hagh-panah is an inspiring team advocate to help children who are willing to improve themselves. He has previously worked as a teacher's aide assistant before and has also been a volunteer assistant coach towards children whom are wanting to improve their athletic performance.
Jenny Do
She/Her/Hers
Jenny Do is dedicated to serving young children, helping shape their developing minds and prepare them for future success. She believes it is crucial to support low-income students by helping them reach their true learning potential, and eventually closing the opportunity gap. As Jenny acquires her B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development this spring, she hopes to work for a non-profit that supports low-income, minority youth. She is currently a preschool teacher’s assistant at the SJSU Child Development Center. Her interest in working with children started in high school, where she volunteered at a local elementary school, mentoring a 1st grade class. Since then, she has had many experiences working with young children.
Princess Mae Guillen
She/Her/ Hers
Mae Guillen is currently a student at SJSU majoring in Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) and works at SJSU Child Development Center as a Teacher Assistant. She also volunteers at the DCP Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley. She is reliable, compassionate, and bright. She enjoys working with children and youth. She would like to work for a non-profit that serves low-income families and immigrants especially English Language Learners. She is fluent in Filipino (Ilocano and Tagalog).