Sheryll Ebbs has been devoted to serving the SJB community for over seven years, in the capacity of Director, CEO/ President and presently serves on the Board of Directors as the Quality Chairperson. During her time at SJB, Sheryll has spearheaded the expansion of programs to provide more services to children and families, while also bringing the organization to financial stability and enhancing its overall quality.  For over 35 years, Sheryll Ebbs has dedicated her career to education and working with families and children who need additional support. After teaching elementary children, she began teaching Middle School in 1991, and soon after was promoted to Curriculum Director for K-8th. After 10 years, Sheryll decided to continue her education and pursued an MPA and a Credential in Public Administration/Education. During this time, she accepted a Manager position at Rebekah Children’s Services, to help students who were struggling in school and life skills. During her time there, she expanded their program from serving 80 students to over 1,200 students in need and was promoted to Director. After 4 years of managing and providing services for students, she accepted an Administrator job at Gilroy Unified School District to build their Subsidized Child Development Services and oversee their Family Partner Program. During her seven years at GUSD, she wrote grants to expand sites, opened full-inclusion classrooms, and provided cutting-edge curricula for Special Needs and English Language Learners. Sheryll volunteers for the Food Bank, Department of Social Services, Cambria Film Festival and in addition to SJB’s Board, also serves on the Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Board as their Education Chair. Her hobbies include reading, hiking and jogging.   She enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and being with her grandbabies as much as possible.