Esther B. Clark Schools
Transformative education for Bay Area students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Grades K-10.
About EBC
EBC Schools serves K-10 students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our team of professionals in education, behavior, and mental health services are uniquely positioned to holistically support our students in:
- Re-engaging in learning
- Developing positive behaviors and self-regulatory skills necessary for success in their next school placement
- Working through challenges in a structured, supported environment
- Recognizing positive outcomes of positive choices
Esther B. Clark Schools Success Story
Leadership
Our team of educators and specialists are dedicated to providing support for emotional and behavioral challenges that students may be facing. For a complete listing of staff visit the EBC School Staff Directory on the CHC website.
Karen Moos, LCSW
Site Director, South Bay
Sarah Knepper, MEd
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES MANAGER
Scott Hanson, MS
Compliance Program Manager
Amy Tsai, PhD
Clinical Program Manager, South Bay
Casey Strauss, MA
Academic Program Manager, South Bay
Leeanne Merritt, LCSW
Clinical Program Manager, Palo Alto
Roya Afshar, MA
Academic Program Manager, Palo Alto
Caroline Goerke
Behavior Program Manager, Palo Alto
Dana Acoba, MS, BCBA
BEHAVIOR Program Manager, SOUTH BAY
EBC School Calendar
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
How We Help
At EBC, we can help. With the expertise of EBC’s program and staff, children with social-emotional challenges re-engage in learning and develop positive skills to transition back to a mainstream school environment.
Careers At EBC
EBC employs a wide range of professionals in the fields of education, behavior, mental health and related services seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people.
EBC has the most wonderful, kind, and skilled staff. I am so grateful for the work they have done with my son who was unable to function at school until EBC. Their help has changed life for our entire family.
—Parent of EBC School Student
Resource Library
Featured Resources
CHC’s anxiety and depression guide
Anxiety and depression frequently occur together and can develop at any age. In this guide, learn about anxiety & depression and how it can manifest in young children to young adults. Ask question, get answers and download tools and tips to help support your family and strengthen our community. You are not alone.
Understanding both strengths and challenges is essential in the journey of individuals with ADHD. Check out the ADHD Guide, our curated guide to growing, learning and thriving with ADHD — at home, in school and in life. Ask questions, get answers, and learn tools, tips and takeaways.
CHC’s learning differences guide
Check out the Learning Differences Guide for great info on understanding learning differences and how they influence school – and life — for children, youth and adults. Get expert tips, ask questions, get answers, and access tools, tips and takeaways for supporting children and students with greater success both now and throughout their future.
