Posts by Agnes O
Sanneh Spotlight: Abdallah Bah
Sanneh Spotlight: Abdallah Bah The Sanneh Spotlight series introduces Sanneh members to the world on a personal level. Through interpersonal interviews, Spotlight aims to build connections between community members and the Sanneh team. Abdallah (center) Snapshot: Abdallah Bah was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and raised in Brooklyn Park, MN. He is a Dreamline Coordinator and Coach in the Metro Region at North High School. He has been with the Sanneh Foundation for 5 months.…
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Sanneh Spotlight: Alexander Reigelsperger Sanneh Spotlight returns! The series introduces Sanneh members to the world on a personal level. Through interpersonal interviews, Spotlight aims to build connections between community members and the Sanneh team. Snapshot: Alexander is a Dreamline Coach at North High School. Alex is originally from Dayton, Ohio, and has been at Sanneh for 6 months. He has a soft spot for Greek food, his favorite meal is baklava and gyros. Alex is…
Read MoreCelebrating International Social Emotional Learning Day
Celebrating International Social Emotional Learning The Urban Assembly and SEL4US has invited communities across the globe to celebrate social emotional learning (SEL) Day. The theme this year is “Building Bonds, Reimagining Community.” Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital to succeeding in school, work, and life. SEL is a critical part of Sanneh’s learning curriculum. The Foundation recognizes the importance of relationship development for creating strong learning communities and…
Read MoreSanneh Welcomes New Dreamline Regional Manager and New HR Generalist
Sanneh Welcomes New Dreamline Regional Manager and New HR Generalist Please join us in welcoming Emma Wolf and Jade Adams to the Sanneh Foundation family. Both Emma and Jade bring a wealth of experience and passion that will add to Sanneh’s already talented team. Emma is joining Dreamline as our new Regional Manager. She recently received a Master’s degree in Social Work, with a focus on Community Practice, from the University of Minnesota. She has extensive experience with youth development and program evaluation. As…
Read MoreWhere Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? A Black History Month Reflection While every celebration of Black History Month is valuable, this recent recognition of Black Life and Heritage is especially poignant; the death of our very own community member, George Floyd, and the wave of nationwide protests that followed his death has increased the need to reflect deeply on the struggle for racial equity. As this nation searches for solutions to inequality,…
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