For more than fifteen years, UE HEART and Brenkwitz High School have shared something truly special: a partnership built on trust, shared purpose, and the unwavering belief that every young person deserves a path forward.
By William Chiang, Strategic Initiatives Senior Project Manager Our Unconditional Education® team is committed to continuously learning and exploring new ways to enhance the services we provide to all our clients. During spring break, we conducted our annual Parent and Caregiver Feedback Survey to capture the diverse perspectives of caregivers involved in all our school-based…
By Daniel Perez, Director of School Partnerships Children’s literature has become a personal matter over the past few years and serves as a window to the world, shaping young minds and fostering empathy, understanding, and a sense of identity. In today’s diverse society, the importance of representation in children’s literature cannot be overstated. When children…
By Alex Mehling, Regional Executive Director Summit Olympus High School in downtown Tacoma, Washington, is one of Seneca’s longest partnerships in the state. Starting in 2015, Seneca began providing mental health and special education services to the Summit Olympus community, which is part of the Summit Public School network. This year, we had a unique…
Position I am currently working as a therapeutic case management counselor in Summit Olympus High School in Tacoma, Washington. What led you to your current position? I started as a social worker in 2019 in Tacoma during the pandemic, supporting local, unhoused folks and working to build networks of professionals to meet clients where they…
By Amy Blair, Clinical Supervisor In today’s rapidly changing world, education and mental health support are inseparable pillars that support young people’s growth and well-being. As we become more aware of the complex challenges facing students — especially those attending alternative high schools — collaborative efforts to address both academic and emotional needs are essential….
By Gini Sanders, Director of Specialized Services The Seneca Washington Specialist Team is composed of school psychologists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists and assistants. We work in 10 charter schools in the Puget Sound region, supporting diverse learners through special education, 504 plans, multi-tiered systems of supports, and many other ways. Some of our…
Position I am an Unconditional Education coach. What led you to your current position? I worked in education at the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Valiant Community Prep School in East Palo Alto, California, for five years, where our school partnered with Seneca. During that time, I was fortunate to be coached by Jacqueline Leong-Abad…
By Kenosha Collins, Project Manager of Education Innovation Compass Care is a family-centered, customized intervention that reduces chronic absenteeism for 5th to 12th grade students. Compass Care’s 10-week program uses advocates (with lived experience) who are curious and compassionate, focusing on the specific needs of a student and their family. Whether those are based in…
Position I am a bilingual outpatient therapist. What led you to your current position? I’ve always had a passion for trying to understand human behavior and psychology. The adversities I’ve had to overcome, paired with the diverse identities I hold, encouraged me to want to help others. Representation is important to me, and I believe…
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