Support Staff
Ilene Abrams - College Counselor
ilene@envisionacademy.org
I joined Envision Academy this year as College Advisor. I am excited to be part of the Envision team because I believe the personal attention and opportunities available to every student and the community approach to teaching and learning, create inspiration and opportunity for success for all students. As a long time resident of Oakland, I’m pleased to work in the city where I live. I believe that there are numerous colleges that are a good fit for each student, where they can get a good education, grow in mind and spirit, and meet teachers and other students who will challenge them and will also become their friends for life.
I previously worked at Berkeley High School which gave me an opportunity to work with hundreds of students from a wide variety of backgrounds each year on their college decision-making process, their applications, and financial aid possibilities. I have served as chair of the St. Mary’s College Fair and am currently a board member of the Common Application. In my years as a private and public school counselor, I have had the opportunity to visit numerous across the country and in Canada.
Vu Long Trinh - Learning Specialist
vulong@envisionacademy.org
Vu Long has a BA in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley and an MA in asian american studies from UCLA. He received his teaching credential from SFSU and has been teaching for the last 5 years. When not at the school, he enjoys sports, bowling, participating in Settlers of Catan, and spending time with his wife Chhayleng and two puppies Loomis and Lulla. His favorite part about working at Envision Academy is knowing that his efforts positively impact the student body.
Brian Sweeney - Learning Specialist
Brian is a new Learning Specialist at Envision Academy.
Yusef Bey - Security
yusef@envisionacademy.org
Yusef is the owner and manager of Distinguished Security Services. He has been working at EA since it’s inaugural year in 2006