DSPS Mission Statement

The overall mission of DSPS is to provide exemplary instruction, support services, and access to students with disabilities. DSPS will support students with disabilities in educationally related activities consistent with the mission and vision of CCSF and in compliance with federal and state laws.

With equal access as its hallmark, the faculty and staff of DSPS are committed to the following:

  • Opportunity - To ensure equal educational opportunities and encourage retention of students with disabilities who have the potential to achieve academic, vocational, and life skills goals consistent with the CCSF mission.
  • Empowerment - To empower students with disabilities to achieve independence and integration leading to maximum participation in the college and community.
  • Awareness - To provide information and support to CCSF employees and students in carrying out the institution's responsibilities to students with disabilities.
  • Community - To serve both as a resource to the community and a linkage between students with disabilities and community agencies.

DSPS Staff and Faculty

DSPS Department Chairperson:

Olga Galvez (Merritt)

DSPS Coordinator:

TBD

Counselors:

Geoffrey Brown - Part-Time Counselor

Stephanie Cano - Part-Time Counselor

Savio Chan - Full-Time Counselor

Terence Chuck - Full-Time Counselor 

Olga Shvarts - Part-Time Counselor

Erica Tom - Full-Time Counselor

Tina Wong - Full-Time Counselor 

Classified Office Staff & Classroom Aides:

Ateek Amro

Franklin "Frankie" Chavez - Alternate Media Specialist

Elizabeth Cruz - Junior Management Assistant

Bruce Lee

Kathy "Kat" Lee

Mireya Leon

Emily Liang

Olivia Santiago

Luong Tran - System Administrator

Linda Trieu

Kathy C. Williamson

Audrey Yee

Instructors:

Jean Elvin

Judy Goodman

Sarah Liv Beck 

Malaika Finkelstein 

Galina Gerasimova 

Soonduk Lee 

Vivien Mun

Dora Rodriguez

Maia Scott