Our Staff

 

Director

Mr. Curtiss Sarikey, LCSW, iis a Student Support Services Department Supervisor who previously served as the Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the East Bay. Mr. Sarikey was responsible for developing the SFUSD Student Mentor Program in the district and now oversees the strategic planning and program implementation of Mentoring For Success. Under his leadership SFUSD has launched over 50 mentoring programs at schools in the district.

District Program Coordinator

Erin Farrell, MSW, PPSC is a Learning Support Professional with experience in program management, school social work, mentoring, primary healthcare, mental health and family services. Ms. Farrell has coordinated the program since 2007 by training and supporting the site-based coordinators; developing outreach and training events for mentors; linking to community partners and the program evaluator; and disseminating evaluation findings.

District Program Coordinator

Laurie Vargas, M.S., is a Learning Support Professional with experience in the areas of advocacy, program coordination, mental health, and case management. Ms. Vargas has assisted in the development and implementation of counseling activities as well as providing professional development on a variety of topics. Additionally Ms. Vargas has been a dedicated mentor for over three years.

Mentor Program Coordinators—School Sites

Learning Support Professionals with MSW, MFT, and school counseling degrees, School Nurses, and Wellness Coordinators serve as Program Site Coordinators to recruit, organize, train, and support mentors and mentees in their weekly meetings, monthly activities, and special mentor program events.