SCHOOLS UNITING NEIGHBORHOODS

SUN School

SEI oversees 17 SUN sites, expanding over four school districts and including one charter school.

2,000 + students served in 2022-23

SEI manages 17 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) after-school programs in school sites around the Portland metro area. Over 2,300 students participate in these programs every year.

Participating students receive focused academic support, participate in sports and team activities, and learn about cooking, culture, and the arts. Youth build confidence, healthy habits, and leadership skills as they build positive relationships with their teachers and peers. Students and their families receive wraparound supports as needed, and our 5 food pantries are located at specific SUN sites. SEI has 20 years of experience providing high quality SUN programming that helps our youth to thrive.

Get involved


If you would like to register or have any questions specific to your SUN site, please get in touch with the SUN site manager at your student’s school.

Meet Your Sun Site Manager

  • Antwannette McKenzie

    Phone Number: (503) 309-0659

    Email: antwannettem@selfenhancement.org

  • Marilyn Arellano

    Phone Number: (503) 756-6271

    Email: marilyna@selfenhancement.org

  • LaShandra Williams

    Phone number: (971) 865-9920

    Email: lashandraw@selfenhancement.org

  • Tore James

    Phone number: (971) 377-2015

    Email: torej@selfenhancement.org

  • Rachel Prust

    Phone Number: (541) 391-3343

    Email: rachelp@selfenhancement.org

  • Shania Rose

    Phone Number: (360) 670-2326

    Email: shaniar@selfenhancement.org

  • Anastasia Lambert

    Phone Number: (971) 377-2057

    Email: anastasial@selfenhancement.org

  • Marshae Parker

    Phone Number (503) 847-6578

    Email: marshaep@selfenhancement.org

  • Al'Shawnda Martin

    Phone Number: (503) 753-2642

    Email: alshawndam@selfenhancement.org

  • Susan Wassmuth

    Phone Number: (503) 875-9626

    Email: susanw@selfenhancement.org

  • Matalasi Laban

    Phone Number: (503) 997-2499

    Email: matalasil@selfenhancement.org

  • Elisa Prieto-Saavedra

    Phone Number: (918) 852-1440

    Email: elisap@selfenhancement.org

  • Nadja Johnson

    Phone Number: (503) 915-7485

    Email: nadjaj@selfenhancement.org

  • D'Auvion Smith

    Phone Number: (971) 678-1939

    Email: d'auvions@selfenhancement.org

SUCCESS STORY

Season of Giving at Reynolds

3 SEI students took time out of their winter break to volunteer with WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center. They participated with the agency staff in handing out Christmas gifts and taking photos of recipients for the holiday.

They built a lasting relationship with the agency and were invited to participate in their Black History Month performance in February as the Elite Steppers Club.

“The growth I've seen in her son is equally remarkable. Initially shy and hesitant to listen to his mom, he now eagerly participates during our home visits, is excited to learn, and is becoming a helpful presence in their home.”

Meet the Team

If you have any questions please contact one of the SUN program managers

Tatiana Andre

Eastside SUN Program Manager

Phone Number: (503) 944-9337

Email: tatianab@selfenhancement.org

Anise Hames

Westside SUN Program Manager

Phone Number: (503) 809-1557

Email: aniseh@selfenhancement.org

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