Peninsula Bridge
Sean Sullivan is a seasoned educator with diverse experience in teaching and tutoring roles across various institutions. Currently serving as a 7th Grade Humanities Instructor at Woodside Priory School, Sean has been involved in K-12 education since 2008 through independent tutoring and substitute teaching on the San Francisco peninsula. Additionally, as an Instructor of Art for Peninsula Bridge, Sean teaches art and leadership to underserved students during summer programs. Previous roles include teaching English Language Arts at Henry M. Gunn Senior High School and Leadership Public Schools, contributing to the education of high school students in a range of English classes. Sean's educational background includes an MTS in World Religions from Harvard University, a Preliminary Teacher Credential from Notre Dame de Namur University, and a BA in Literature, Philosophy, and Art from Santa Clara University.
Peninsula Bridge
Peninsula Bridge transforms the lives of highly motivated, low-income students by preparing and supporting them for success in college preparatory high school programs and four-year colleges. Peninsula Bridge has been nurturing students’ potential and encouraging them to reach for the stars since 1989. Peninsula Bridge provides a 12-year continuum of support from 5th grade through high school and college graduation, with an integration of non-cognitive skill development, STEM and project-based, hands-on learning. The comprehensive support ensures that students have the academic and social-emotional skills to thrive in high school and college. Programs are rigorous and engaging. Our primary goal is to provide educational access and support, while fostering the personal confidence, sense of belonging and self-esteem needed to pursue educational and lifetime dreams. With a high-quality teaching staff, mentoring and tutoring, an innovative curriculum and long-term commitment from participants, Peninsula Bridge prepares students to meet the challenges of academic success. Students attend programs year-round beginning with a five-week summer program at six independent school campuses on the Peninsula. Middle school programs are heavily focused on rigorous academics and personal development and high school and college programs are focused on advising and mentoring students to successfully graduate. Students also benefit from field trips, career exposure and support securing internships and jobs to create a sense of academic applicability in their lives. We are making a significant impact on the local community by leveling the playing field and closing the achievement gap for hundreds of underserved yet high-achieving students each year—inspiring a new generation of diverse college graduates, working professionals and community leaders who represent our future in a rapidly changing world. Contact Maureen Garrett-maureen@peninsulabridge.org for more information.