My name is Joni Jen, the founder of Olive Children Foundation. It was founded in 2010 with the vision that the youth of today can be transformed into the leaders of tomorrow, and on the belief that all children should realize their potential to transform the world. We started out with a humble little leadership class, then STEM based afterschool programs, and I believe that this vision is materialized best in a hands-on approach.
In 2017, we pioneered the Maker program and established the Reggio-inspired preschool program in three campuses. In 2018, we team up with Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program to mentor high school students to design their original research projects. In 2019, Center for Advance Study is born.
In 2017, we pioneered the Maker program and established the Reggio-inspired preschool program in three campuses. In 2018, we team up with Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program to mentor high school students to design their original research projects. In 2019, Center for Advance Study is born.
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Olive Children Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit, educational organization that strives to prepare our children to be the future leaders of tomorrow. Our first site (Olive Mission) opened in the heart of Mission Boulevard across the street from the olive trees of Ohlone College, Fremont, California.
Thanks for your interests in Olive Children | Little STEaMers Preschool. We are accepting new students in most classes, age 1.5 - 5 for 3 or 5 days, Full or Half Day programs. Please fill out the field as it indicated. A registration fee is due at time of online registration. Thanks for choosing us as your preschool | Kindergarten care provider.
Office administrative assistant: Volunteers earn valuable professional experience by filing paperwork, organizing pen-pal correspondence with World Vision, and optimizing systems. Teaching Assistant: We have many TAs who work at all three sites to not only check homework, but to serve as mentors and role models to our students.
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Sudha R.
Jul 06, 2020
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Louise R.
Aug 05, 2019
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I enrolled both my 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son there since last year, because I truly believe the teachers - Ms. Sheela, Ms. Cherryl, Ms. Sri, and other beloved teachers - and the director - Ms. Joni Jen - love and care of my children more than I do. My children look forward to going to Olive every day because they can't wait to have fun learning and playing with their teachers and children. What I love about Olive the most is Ms. Joni's philosophy, dedication, and passion about fostering her students - regardless how old they are - into tomorrow's leaders. Not only
Louise Ryoo
Oct 15, 2018
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I am so glad we found Olive when we were looking for a new school for our kids. Olive is now our second home because:
* It is a one-stop education hub: Olive provides a variety of programs. Our girl is a kinder, so she attends to its after-school program (which is also available to 1st and 2nd graders). Our boy is now in Olive's preschool. Therefore, we can drop off and pick up both of our kids at the same time.
* The teacher and student ratio is ideal: In my son's preschool, one teachers takes care of 4 to 6 children. Our boy was so excited during the first two weeks because he never thought
* It is a one-stop education hub: Olive provides a variety of programs. Our girl is a kinder, so she attends to its after-school program (which is also available to 1st and 2nd graders). Our boy is now in Olive's preschool. Therefore, we can drop off and pick up both of our kids at the same time.
* The teacher and student ratio is ideal: In my son's preschool, one teachers takes care of 4 to 6 children. Our boy was so excited during the first two weeks because he never thought
Alyssa Z.
Mar 08, 2015
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I am a student at the Olive Children Foundation, starting from September 2011. Before I started debate then, I was skeptical about the whole idea, not thinking that I could come to like debate. Well, since then, I've attended 8 different tournaments. Because of the Olive program, both speech and debate, I've improved my speaking, organization, and research skills. The coach, Mr. Stephan Brooks, is an extremely qualified coach, not only being skilled in debate but also being willing to interact with the students, a skill which is often underestimated. I am sure that students will continue
Vijay G.
Oct 30, 2014
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J. K.
Aug 21, 2014
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Our kid went here for summer camp. They have dedicated teachers and staff. From a reluctant writer my kid fell in love with writing. Thanks Sarah! Each morning, she is enthusiastic about going there and learning something new. She is already looking forward to next summers when she could be back at the camp. Also, Joni is the most wonderful person. She listens and understand your and your kids needs very well.
Diana C.
Sep 25, 2013
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Andrew C.
Aug 06, 2013
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Wow. Am i disappointed. I was a student here for almost one year. I was about to join the summer camp, when the owner, Joni Jen, fired its entire staff. You read correctly folks. The staff that led Olive to many titles and had made it the largest middle school forensics program in the nation was just cut. With just a few days before the start of the camp, Joni hired some what qualified instructors including some college students. She named acclaimed former Logan High coach Mr. Tommie Lindsey as the "adviser" but he is away and will not even make an appearance until two weeks into the
Sue K.
Feb 20, 2013
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Prabs P.
Aug 24, 2012
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Five stars to the speech & debate program at Olive and to instructors Brooks and Leal!
They are graduates from the Logan debate program, one of the top-ranked in the country.
Stephan Brooks is a passionate, committed coach and gives 110%. He is good at spotting talent, is fair, and pushes kids to work hard. My son joined the program in middle school and was soon participating in varsity-level events, thanks to this duo. The speech & debate program helps kids develop a strong sense of self, the ability to structure work, conduct research, and get up-to-date on current affairs.
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They are graduates from the Logan debate program, one of the top-ranked in the country.
Stephan Brooks is a passionate, committed coach and gives 110%. He is good at spotting talent, is fair, and pushes kids to work hard. My son joined the program in middle school and was soon participating in varsity-level events, thanks to this duo. The speech & debate program helps kids develop a strong sense of self, the ability to structure work, conduct research, and get up-to-date on current affairs.
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W. C.
Jul 15, 2012
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I had been a quite involved parent to Olive's regular seasonal debate program from September 2011 through May 2012. It started with a school flyer, an information session with Stephan Brooks the coach. The rest is a NorCal championship after a year of hard work and fierce tournaments, from middle school tournaments to high school invitationals held at colleges including Berkeley and Stanford.
The success of a student in the debate program depends on personal motivation, passion, dedication and hard work. Equally - if not more - importantly, it takes a coach with full dedication, energy,
The success of a student in the debate program depends on personal motivation, passion, dedication and hard work. Equally - if not more - importantly, it takes a coach with full dedication, energy,
Tiffany Z.
Jul 13, 2012
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I am a current high school student going onto my fourth year. I have been volunteering at Olive Children Foundation as a teacher assistant for their summer speech classes. Based on my time spent assisting their speech coach, Mr. Leal, the program is truly worth taking. I can tell the students genuinely enjoy the classes because it is not only beneficial, but fun as well. The classes teach the students important speech/verbal skills needed for the future. I have also been part of James Logan's Speech and Debate (Forensics) Team and really recommend Olive's Speech and Debate program
Ivy S.
Jul 10, 2012
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My son following with Joni's program when he was7 years old, today he is 11 years old, we live in Pinole Ca which is 50 miles from Fremont City, every summer I brought my son to Oliver Children program because I see the results.
My Son is GATE student and also won Spelling Bee reward,
On the first year Summer of 2008 he learned speech, after 4 weeks training, he can stand up in the crowd, it's not easy for 7 years boy, because he can better express his idea, his writing skill get much better, before the summer my Son still in ESL program, after Summer, the 2d grade teacher told me
My Son is GATE student and also won Spelling Bee reward,
On the first year Summer of 2008 he learned speech, after 4 weeks training, he can stand up in the crowd, it's not easy for 7 years boy, because he can better express his idea, his writing skill get much better, before the summer my Son still in ESL program, after Summer, the 2d grade teacher told me
