Mission
SCWA creates exceptional academic afterschool programs for marginalized children, powered by the generosity of local churches and the collaborative efforts of the entire community.
We close academic gaps
2022-2023 School Year
We collect
data to
manage outcomes
People Are Our Greatest Asset
Meet Our Awesome Team
Pastor Roy Chang
Founder, Executive Director
Tyra Williams
Board Financial Officer
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Fmr. Truancy, McKinney-Vento Liaison, Seattle Public Schools
6th Grade Counselor, Aki Kurose Middle School
Dave Kwok
Board President
Phil Maulding
Board Secretary
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Pastor of Congregational Life, Bethany Community Church
Kristin Tan
Board Member
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Chief Legal Counsel
Catholic Community Services
Michaya Pollard
Board Member
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Parent and Small Business Owner
Board Advisor
Rivka Burstein-Stern
Stacy Chan
Board Advisor
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Marketing Associate, Valentine Roofing
Monica Mosqueda
Site Director
Dearborn Park International
Bryan Lee
Program Assistant
Dearborn Park International
Serving the underserved for over 20 years
School Connect WA (est. 2022) was birthed out of the community development work of Seattle Chinese Alliance Church’s ministry to Pan-Asian immigrants on Beacon Hill and South Seattle. Since 2004 the church has partnered with Dearborn Park International Elementary School providing a full complement of wrap-around services including a high-achievement, low-cost, full-week elementary afterschool program from 2010-2017 serving 40-50 low-income, largely immigrant, BIPOC students each year.
Interested in learning more about School Connect WA? We invite you to keep exploring our website, and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, and services.