Author Archives: Sharyn

About Sharyn

As founder of UBU I found my inspiration from my brother Tony who was a foster child, then adopted by my parents when he was five. After listening to his stories about the treatment he received while in the homes I began to think of what it was like for him as well as the thousands of other kids. I decided to start the school after Tony passed on in 2008. It is my tribute to him and all that he did for me. Of all the things I've done in my life, this is the one thing that truly makes me feel like on finally on the right path.

Education Forum

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sharyn

I went to the KQED forum for education recognition and reform in Oakland at Laney College last week and I was impressed by the stories of those who attended. There were teachers who managed their classes of 30-35 students with … Continue reading →

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The Force

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Sharyn

I went to the Salesforce.com Cloud force event yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by the content of the events. It was hosted by Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.com. Mr. Benioff introduced several of the clients who have been using salesforce.com … Continue reading →

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