Community Leadership: TeamSparks in the San Ramon Valley
TeamworkNation provides the TeamSparks curriculum and mentor training that power the Teamworks program — an SRVEF initiative connecting SRVUSD high school student leaders with elementary students for hands-on, team-based learning.
The Teamworks program by SRVEF.
Teamworks is a program run by the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) that recruits high school students from across SRVUSD to serve as mentors to elementary school students in the district. These student mentors lead younger learners through interactive, team-based challenges that build collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
TeamworkNation's role is to provide the engine behind those sessions: our TeamSparks curriculum — a library of hands-on challenges available through our online platform — along with a complete set of video tutorials and training materials that prepare every high school mentor to facilitate with confidence.
The Program Model
SRVEF Recruits Mentors
Through the Teamworks program, SRVEF recruits high school students from across the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. These students apply and are selected to lead as mentors to elementary school students in the district.
srvef.org/teamworks →TeamworkNation Provides Curriculum
TeamworkNation supplies the complete TeamSparks curriculum — a growing library of hands-on, team-based challenges designed for elementary-aged learners. Every challenge is ready to run with clear instructions, materials lists, and facilitation guides.
TeamworkNation Trains Mentors
Every Teamworks mentor is prepared through TeamworkNation's training program — a set of video tutorials and resources that teach facilitation skills, team-building skills, and how to lead each TeamSparks challenge effectively.
Curriculum & Training
Our contribution to the Teamworks program focuses on two pillars: the content mentors deliver and the training that prepares them to deliver it.
Online Challenge Library
- ●Hands-on TeamSparks challenges for all skill levels
- ●Complete materials lists and setup guides
- ●Step-by-step facilitation instructions
- ●Challenges spanning STEM, arts, business, and civic engagement
Video Tutorials & Training
- ●Video walkthroughs for each challenge
- ●Facilitation and team-building training
- ●Tips for engaging different age groups
- ●Ongoing resource updates throughout the program
Interested in getting involved?
If you're a high school student in SRVUSD interested in becoming a Teamworks mentor, visit srvef.org/teamworks to learn about the application process. Want to connect with TeamworkNation about volunteer opportunities, curriculum partnerships, or bringing TeamSparks to your community? We'd love to hear from you.