As part of Program Spotlight on SNBC’s
Afterschool Program at A.P. Giannini Middle School (APG), SNBC is featuring our
extraordinarily awesome B-Boy/B-Girl instructor Jeff Wong. In his own words,
Jeff tells us about his experience as part of the SNBC team.
What brought you to this program?
How long have you been working for SNBC?
Jeff Wong: After graduating from the
University of Hawaii and being a fresh face in the "working world" I
tumbled around several jobs that only served me financially and never quite
fit. Through my continuing enthusiasm for dance, one of my mentors
suggested that I check out one of his old programs and lo and behold SNBC came
up. The biggest thing that drew me to this program was the fact that it
would allow me to communicate the principles and life-values that I hold in
high-esteem through the teachings of my utmost passion (dance). I have
since been working at SNBC for 7 months.
What is the most meaningful part
of your position? What do you enjoy the most about it?
JW: The most meaningful part of my position
is being able to witness and accompany students through the same emotional and
integral transformations (however big or small) that I went through during my
own adolescence. Seeing students both enjoy and discipline
themselves moves me and serves as proof that there can be inspiration gained
and utilized through all aspects of what we do as human beings.
What do you hope kids and their
families gain by participating in this program?
JW: The biggest thing that I hope to have
kids and their families understand is that you can truly accomplish anything
that you set your mind to and that enjoying the process of achievement is
absolutely do-able as well!
Why are the services provided by
this program important?
JW: SNBC and the services that it offers are
incredibly essential to any/all youth because they provide venues for a vast,
sea of experiences that will expose, engage, and enrich the lives
of students and their families.
If you could have any super power, what would
it be?
JW: If I had a super power, it would be to
bring out the utmost honest and best qualities of those around me.
Why do you love the Sunset?
JW: I love the Sunset because the
environment, kids, experiences, and FOOD is incredible!
