Growth & Learning Opportunities

Specialties

Growth & Learning Opportunities (GLO) is a private non-​profit organization that runs 7 before and after school programs; and a Summer Program in San Francisco Public Schools. The GLO programs are dedicated to offering education, enrichment and recreational activities to families and their children.

History

Established in 1982.

In 1982, a group of working parents from West Portal Elementary School who needed safe before and after-​school programming established West Portal C.A.R.E., Inc. The organization’s humble beginnings had less than 50 children enrolled. Over 20 years later, in August 2005, the organization was renamed Growth & Learning Opportunities (GLO). Growth & Learning Opportunities maintains its private non-​profit status and community based family services. The organization operates four licensed before and after-​school programs located in San Francisco public schools.

Going forward, the organization will make every effort to be at the forefront of creative innovation. We will continue to meet our mission with high program standards supported by qualified and caring staff who cultivate strong family relationships.

Meet the Manager

Simon L.

Manager

Simon has been working at GLO, since 1990 serving various roles including Teacher’s Aide, Teacher, Assistant Site Director, and Site Director. Simon has a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University, where has taught part-​time on occasion. Simon was CalSAC’s Leadership Fellow for the Trainer network, a recipient of San Francisco’s Week of the Young Child Provider of the Year award, and Leader Spring Fellow in 2009. He is currently the Board President at the California School-​Age Consortium (CalSAC). In his spare time, he likes to listen to his ipod, run, and play basketball.