Happy teens, happy parents.
“In my son’s coaching sessions with Cheryl, he discovered what mattered most to him.
My son has a lot of interests and tends toward the road less traveled. He chose not to go through the college application process during his senior year. We supported this decision and encouraged him to think about solid plans or next steps. Working with Cheryl, he explored his many entrepreneurial ideas and gauged their impact versus a more traditional college path. Cheryl helped him set small weekly goals for his creative pursuits, and after a few months, he began to see the big picture more clearly. Now he is pursuing a BA at Columbia College Chicago. It absolutely does take a village. Thank you, Cheryl!"
—Shannon I., parent
“Cheryl has unmatched success at creating learning environments for students that nurture their mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Her patience and genuine desire to acknowledge and engage with students on an individual level illustrates the importance she places on the humanity of each student she interacts with. It is her wonderment that allows her the opportunity to explore and examine the complex nuances of human connection and development with her students and colleagues.”
—Dr. Donald Frazier, Jr., Equity & Professional Development Coach • SFUSD Leadership Team
“Cheryl shows great patience and has always helped me in my moments of doubt.
Her way of interacting has been of considerable depth in the education of my daughter and other students, and she’s been a valuable resource for technical questions regarding school issues.”
—Paola B, parent
“Cheryl was my favorite teacher in high school, if not every school I’ve been to!
She is kind, easy-going, and energetic, which makes her really enjoyable to be around. She’s the person I always went to for advice and she made it easy for me to find enjoyment in school. She is an out-of-the-box thinker and always gives good advice to students. She strives to get the most out of anyone who is around and always tries to set her students up for greatness.”
—Nick O., former student, class of 2019
“Cheryl brings passion, creativity, and a willingness to try new things to our school.
She has an excellent rapport with her colleagues and is an empathetic listener.”
—Mark Heringer • Principal, Thurgood Marshall High School, San Francisco
“Cheryl was there to listen and give me guidance.
Not only did she become a trusted partner but also a valuable mentor.”
—Karla R., 20, client
“Cheryl dove in with willingness, enthusiasm, and engaged with participants authentically.
I was looking for a wellness coach to facilitate our client support group at Amar Healing & Recovery Center, and working with Cheryl has been stupendous!”
—Herberth S. Rivera, MS, LMFT, Program Director • Amar Healing & Recovery Center
“Cheryl helped me get through high school and was one of the main reasons I even showed up to my classes.
I look up to Cheryl because she is considerate, always willing to lend an ear, and all around just a kind and giving person. She encouraged me to better myself and learn more about wellness while discovering what worked best for me.”
—Malena M., client, class of 2020
“Even when working with very resistant students, Cheryl is able to create relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Cheryl is an incredible educator that works tirelessly with students to help them reach their fullest potential. One of my 9th grade students has struggled to engage this year but since being in Cheryl’s class he has attended her class and even spoken positively about the work in the class.”
—Nadia Talbot, Counselor • Galileo Academy of Science & Technology, San Francisco
“Working with Cheryl was so much more helpful than what I was able to access at school.
Cheryl is so easy to talk with and non-judgmental, and our sessions focused on coming up with specific actions I could take to move forward.”
—Hayes I., client