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Featured Mentor - Andrew Franks

Thursday, November 17, 2011 FILED IN: Featured Mentors
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Name: Andrew Franks
Location: San Diego, CA

Mentor Profile:
I am Andy Franks from Grass Valley, CA. I moved to San Diego in 2006 as a college freshman at Point Loma Nazarene University. After graduating with a degree in theology in 2010, I took an awesome job living as a roommate and mentor to a man with Down’s Syndrome.

Education: Presently, I am active in my local church (Solana Beach Presbyterian) and am in the application process for graduate school, where I hope to earn a master’s degree at Duke Divinity School.
Experience: Alongside my experience with Down’s Syndrome, I also have experience mentoring children with autism and working with individuals with various degrees of brain damage and have loved every second of it! I have further experience running summer camps, teaching swim lessons and tutoring various subjects.
Hobbies & Skills: I currently live in Solana Beach, where the location is prime for one of my favorite things- surfing! I also enjoy reading, writing, playing basketball and am looking for motivation to continue progressing on the guitar. On top of all that, I am a serious San Francisco Giants fan (sorry Southern California).
Why ExciteSteps? Xcite Steps is a fantastic organization to be a part of because of the genuine interest in its clients. My experience is that Xcite Steps strives to find the best employees with their clients in mind, which allows for relationships to be built. With personalized services and dedicated staff, it has been a joy to be part of the Xcite Team.
Our Services are available in the following areas:

San Diego (North)

  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • Del Mar
  • Poway
  • Encinitas
  • Carlsbad
  • Carmel Valley

San Diego (South)

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  • Clairemont
  • Downtown
  • Coronado
  • El Cajon
  • Chula Vista

Orange Country

  • Newport Beach
  • Dana Point
  • Irvine
  • Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Niguel
  • San Clemente
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FREE SPRING FLING EVENT in San Diego

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE SPRING FLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES in

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE SPRING FLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES in San Diego

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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