See Who's Involved
Welcome to the Spark Apprentice Teacher Network!
The Apprentice Teacher Network page is dedicated to highlighting and supporting our Apprentice Teachers throughout the Bay Area. Our Apprentice Teachers are incredibly generous with their time and energy, so this marketing and networking opportunity is just one of a number of ways we give back to them.
Check out the following businesses represented by just some of Spark's Apprentice Teachers. As you may have noticed, the individuals and businesses involved with Spark are extremely varied, and you never know when you might want to get in touch with a community-minded hair stylist, mechanic, photographer, or web designer, just to name a few! To find out more about becoming an Apprentice Teacher, check out our Volunteer Opportunities page or contact us through our Volunteer Sign-Up page.
2009 Apprentice Teachers
A+ Japanese Auto Repair - Eric Sevim, Mechanic
A+ Japanese Auto Repair specializes on servicing and maintaining Japanese vehicles: Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Mazda, and Hybrid. We were Voted ”Best Auto Repair” 2005,07,08 - RWC Daily and awarded 2007 Small Business of the Year by the San Carlos Chamber. Features - 12 years in business, free local shuttle, female friendly service center, 25 month / 25,000 mile warranty, family owned and operated.
A+ Japanese Auto Repair
780 industrial,
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650.595.2900
pages.sbcglobal.net/japaneseauto/
Barbara Bell Photography - Barbara Bell, Photographer
Barbara Bell Photography is committed to creating photographs to inspire families to share memories. From 1st birthdays to 100th birthdays, from wedding ceremonies to anniversary parties, and all the moments in between, we capture your family and their memories to share with future generations.
You can read more about us here: www.bbphoto.us
Barbara Bell Photography
111 Glenn Way, #8
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 866.265.1495
info@bbphoto.us
barbarabellphotography.blogspot.com/
Benz Auto Body - Brian Black and Sam Dababo
We always treat every customer like family and every vehicle as our own: Lifetime, Warranty, Open Saturday, Free Loaner Car.
Benz Auto Body
1850 Industrial Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
www.benzautobody.com
Campus Bike Shop - Chris Wiscavage, Bike Mechanic
Chris Wiscavage, manager of the Campus Bike Shop, has been in the bike business too many years to count. The Campus Bike Shop is located right on the Stanford University campus, in Tresidder Union.
The full-service shop provides all the bicycling needs of the Stanford students and staff and other bicyclists in the Bay Area.
Campus Bike Shop
Phone: 408.732.3474
www.campusbikeshop.com
CP Larson Photography - Cynthia Larson, Owner/Photographer
With over 25 years of experience, Cynthia Larson of CP Larson Photography is sure to get the shot! Cynthia specializes in Portraits, Commercial, Events and Photo Restoration. With her own custom techniques and artistic style, she is able to design her Fine Art digital photography for all her clients whether it’s for their personal or commercial needs. Her work can be seen in a variety of magazines. Cynthia also has an exclusive Gallery line of photographic art pieces that are Limited Editions.
CP Larson Photography
1098 Foster City Blvd. Ste 106 - # 715
Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: 650.794.9383
www.cplarson.com
Creativity, Inc. - Alexis Tygenhof Perella, Producer
Creativity, Inc. is a full-scale toy development support group providing a host of professional services for discerning toy developers of all sizes. Our talented and seasoned professionals allow us to offer a range of services including multi-lingual character voice recording and editing, original music, art and animation, gameplay design, software design and engineering services. With in-house producers, composers, sound designers, artists and programmers, we have provided original content and intellectual property to several thousand toys during the past ten years. We are the folks who put the magic in electronic toys.
Creativity, Inc.
1710 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650.508.3000
www.creativityusa.com
Danny Dechi, Comedian & Musician Minimalist
Danny Dechi's stand-up comedy has been described as "Woody Allen doing vaudeville". His humor, most often directed at himself, is a quirky combination of clean comedy & a unique #2 pencil musical act.
www.DanielDechi.com/
Design Solutions - Linda Burroughs, Interior Designer
Linda Burroughs is founder and President of Design Solutions, a full service residential and commercial design firm located in San Carlos. Ms. Burroughs is a member of the Interior Design Society and served as secretary for the Northern California Chapter. Linda has been in the Interior Design field for 12 years. Her design philosophy is to create a comfortable environment by engaging all the senses. An avid gardener, Linda let’s nature serve as the inspiration. She is also working on a book titled: “Ridding your Home of Visual Stressors: A Guide to Comfort Living”.
Design Solutions
4 Portofino Court
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650.591.3077
www.designsolutions-lb.com
Erica Carr - Stylist & Make-up Artist
Erica Carr is a motivated makeover maven dedicted to her visionary craft of illusion. "they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but it doesn't hurt to have a great artist guiding you along the way. Erica comes to the table with great style and sensibility, she has the ability to keep you in your beauty comfort zone and lifestyle, or she can take you far outside the box and create a story far beyond the imagination. Erica's focus comes from her skills in lisening and collaborating witha team of creatives: i.e. - stylists, photographers and agencies. She is able to zero in on key elements and produce stellar results that translate across all platforms.
Erica Carr Makeup & Hair Artist
The Bella Union
142 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Studio: 415.374.7190
Cell: 707.321.5194
erica@ericacarr.com
www.ericacarr.com
Friends of hte Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo - Molly McAuliffe, Director of Development
Founded in 1962, the Friends are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. The Friends work closely with the City of Palo Alto to provide exciting and interactive museum exhibits, provide free educational classes to elementary students in East Palo Alto, and improve zoo and museum facilities.
For more information, visit www.friendsjmz.org.
Geoffrey's Diamonds and Goldsmith - Geoffrey Stern and the Geoffrey's Diamonds Team
Geoffrey’s Diamonds and Goldsmith is committed to excellence in quality, craftsmanship and pricing. Geoffrey’s deals in ideally proportioned diamonds, we can create your one of a kind custom design and repairs are done with care and love. Integrity is of the utmost importance
“We treat every job, no matter how large or small, as if it’s for Geoffrey’s wife-“ (you should hope he’s getting along with her)
Geoffrey's Diamonds and Goldsmith
626 Walnut Street, Suite 212
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650.591.0301
Fax: 650.637.1125
www.geoffreysdiamonds.com/
Google Inc. - Greg DiPaolo, Strategist
Greg DiPaolo is a Strategist for Google Inc. He is the product lead responsible for analyzing and reporting on consumer web and mobile trends, creating online help content for Google's consumer products, and maintaining communication with engineering and product teams
www.google.com
Hannig Law Firm - David Shesgreen, Attorney
Hannig Law Firm LLP is a full-service law firm providing transactional and litigation expertise in a variety of areas. For over half a century, the Hannig family has been serving our clients and our local community, and we are proud to continue that tradition by supporting Spark.
Hannig Law Firm
2991 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061-4003
Phone: 650.482.3040
Fax: 650.482.2820
www.hanniglaw.com
Manzo Dental - Arthur Manzo, Dentist, and The Manzo Dental Team
Manzo Dental’s caring approach empowers individuals, families and community to better oral health, through education and compassionate dental relationships.
We have the most advanced technology and the latest training to assure you that your teeth will stay beautiful, comfortable and last a life time.
Menzo Dental
1130 Hopkins Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone: 650.367.8833
www.manzodental.com
Marine Science Institute - Karen Peluso, Ship Program Manager
The Marine Science Institute in a non-profit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a responsibility for the natural environment and our human communities through interdisciplinary science education
Marine Science Institute
500 Discovery Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94063-4715
www.sfbaymsi.org
Noa Mendelevitch Portfolio - Noa Mendelevitch, Artist and Illustrator
I am a native of Ra’ananna, Israel, and have been passionate about visual arts from early childhood. My background is in fashion design and graphic design. Today I focus my creative energy on translating everyday experiences into the language of digital art and mixed media.
My fine art website is: noamendelevitch.com/
I am also currently collaborating on a children’s book called Rubi Chameleon. Check it out at: rubichameleon.com/
Opal’z - Annie Jenkins, Owner
Opal’z offers a variety of special classes to enable you to make your own skin care products. Check our calendar for a complete list of currently planned classes. We make soaps, lotions and natural bath and body products.... but mostly we teach how to make your own with drop- in, classes and fun birthday parties.
Opal'z
719 Colorado Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650.322.6500
www.opalzoap.com
Hair International - Pam Decharo, Salon Owner
"Holy Cow! Is that Pam trying to pretend she's almost as tall as the models? Spark girls Elsa and Crystal dream about working on photo shoots, too. Maybe someday...?"
www.hairintl.com
snowpony25@yahoo.com
Provident Credit Union – Cynthia Lindsley, Assistant Vice President, Finance
Provident Credit Union has been a big part of the Bay Area since 1950, with 18 community branches, and over $1.5 billion in assets. They are proud of consistently being named Best Real Estate Lender in San Mateo County and Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, as well as receiving consecutive five-star ratings from Bauer Financial, a leading bank and credit union rating firm. With headquarters in Redwood City, the Credit Union offers a wide range of products and services to meet both personal and business needs.
Provident Credit Union
303 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
650.508.0300 ext 2349
www.providentcu.org/
Socratic Technologies - Liz Kroboth, Market Research Project Manager
Liz work as a project manager at Socratic Technologies, a full-service marketing research firm that specializes in online research. We work with each of our clients to answer business questions such as which new products or services to offer, how consumers view the organization, and how effective an advertising campaign will be. We employ a variety of methodologies depending on the client’s needs, including surveys, web board discussions, and online focus groups.
Socratic Technologies
2505 Mariposa St.,
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415.430.2200
www.sotech.com/
Stanford Law School - Alisha A. Beltramo, Law Student
Our community — engaged faculty and students, influential alumni, dedicated staff — is united in its belief that a Stanford Law degree is a powerful tool for change. Our programs —intensive curriculum, hands–on legal clinics, high-profile academic centers — cultivate professional skills and values, inspire new ideas, and engage leaders in developing solutions. And our resources — from cutting-edge facilities to the diverse advantages of Stanford University — make the Stanford Law campus an ideal environment for exploring and mastering the law.
www.law.stanford.edu/
Touch Translations – David Chang, Business Owner
Touch Translations was established in 2007 by owner, David Chang and specializes in Legal and Court Documents, Web Content, Business Documents, Government Documents, In-person Interpreters, Localization, ATA Certified Translations. What started out as merely a way to provide a service and steady work to international friends has since then expanded into a national service that aims to help business people cut cost while effectively communicating and marketing to the global market. Touch Translations currently employs native translators and interpreters nationwide in cities such as SF, LA, NY, SA, CH, SD, and more.
For inquiries, please e-mail: contact@touchtranslations.com
Or visit: www.touchtranslations.com
VCA Holly Street Animal Hospital #653 - Angelina Lazzara, Hospital Manager
At VCA Holly Street we believe your pet deserves the best possible care. We do everything we can to make your special family member feel better; stay healthier, and live longer.
VCA Holly Street Animal Hospital
501 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: 650.631.7400
www.vcahollystreet.com/
Vizcaya Designs - Bevin Deiters, Staging, Interior Design
Vizcaya Design is a home staging firm that works with real estate agents and home sellers to add beauty and value to homes that are going on the market. We do this through the creation of customized settings that appeal to the broadest range of potential buyers.
Our goal is to have everyone who enters a Vizcaya Design home feel at ease and welcome. www.vizcayadesign.com/
VyAyr Fitness - Kristi Dowler - Owner/Personal Training
Get the energy to live your life with VyAyr Fitness! We offer Outdoor Bootcamp, Personal Training, Pilates, and more. Come get fit with us one squat at a time!
VyAyr Fitness
3320 Octavia Street Apt. #8
San Fransisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415.412.1558
Fax: 415.931.3557
www.vyayr.com
West Valley Flying Club - Carrie Ferguson, Deputy Director of Maintenance
West Valley Flying Club is a non-profit corporation, established in 1972 and dedicated to providing well-equipped facilities, excellent flight instruction and professionally maintained rental aircraft at reasonable cost. Any surplus money generated is used to serve our large and diverse community of members. We are committed to remaining a resource across-the-board to general aviation, no matter your flying needs, we are here for you; student pilot to commercial pilot to instructor with more than 65 aircraft; we are proud to be the world's largest non-profit flying club, operating out of 3 locations across the bay.
West Valley Flying Club
1901 Embarcadero Rd. Ste. 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650.856.2030 x 204
www.wvfc.org
The Lighten Up Comedy Coach- Tom Miller, Comedy Coach/Owner
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At Lighten Up Comedy, I coach people to laugh at themselves and their biggest challenges, energizing the healing power of humor, in person and via telephone.
I also perform stand-up comedy at private parties and functions.
Please go to my website www.lightenupcomedycoach.com and click "Events". You can see my approx 18 minute comedy performance in four parts.
Richmond Area Multi Services (RAMS), Inc.- Angela Tang, MSW
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RAMS, Inc. (Richmond Area Multi-Services) is a private, non-profit mental
health agency that is committed to advocating for and providing
community-based, culturally competent, and consumer-guided comprehensive
services, with an emphasis on serving Asian & Pacific Islander Americans.
Founded in San Francisco's Richmond District in 1974, RAMS offers
comprehensive services that aim to meet the behavioral health, social,
vocational, and educational needs of the diverse community of the San
Francisco Area with special focus on the Asian & Pacific Islander American
and Russian-speaking populations.
Carol Labarthe Graphic & Web Design- Carol Labarthe, Owner and Designer
We are a graphic design firm with innovative solutions for all your marketing needs. Freelancing for over fifteen years, Carol Labarthe has the skill and expertise to help you look your best on paper and on the web
Carol Labarthe Graphic & Web Design
825 28th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
650 458-9442
carol@carollabarthedesign.com
Hello Ari Design- Ari Soloman, Owner & Designer
HelloARI Design is a full service, boutique design studio focusing primarily
on web design. Using the Drupal and WordPress content management systems I
craft original websites for a wide range of online brands, small businesses
and non-profits. No gimmicks, no tricks -- just common sense and a sound
knowledge of what it takes to turn good content into an outstanding user
experience. Turnkey small business solutions include print collateral,
signage and online marketing. Arts-related and other non-profits welcome.
Use My Imagination.
http://www.helloari.com
ari@helloari.com
415.621.4268
K-9 Playtime- Marc Pearl, Owner/Operator
K9 Playtime is more than just a doggie daycare. We like to refer to
ourselves as, 'San Francisco's outsource dog care for the urban dog
owner'. We have a 5000 sq ft daycare, boarding, training, walking, and
grooming facility in the heart of San Francisco.
90 Welsh St.
San Francisco
415-796-2145
Angil Modern Paperie- Angela Bauer, Graphic Designer
Anvil Modern Paperie is the licensing and product development offshoot of Anvil Graphic Design.
Our playful paper products were designed to bring excitement to the tradition of giving. They also provide a creative contrast to the strategic corporate design produced by parent company Anvil Graphic Design. Anvil Modern Paperie works with several print-on-demand resellers, as well as designing for private label, custom design and licensing designs to a growing list of inspiring companies.
65 El Vanada Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062650-261-6090
www.anvildesign.com
www.anvilpaper.com
Larry's Auto Works
Larry's AutoWorks is a female owned Automotive Service and Repair Facility, has served Mountain View for over 37 years. Our motto is "When You Want It Right!", our goal is Our Customers' Peace of Mind. We are the only shop to offer a 3 year or 36,000 mile written warranty on every repair we do! We can do this because our staff of Nationally Certified Master Technicians are Specialists on the vehicle they service and we only use factory grade parts. Not even the dealer offers this warranty!