Our Mission:
To educate and empower individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.
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Our Mission:
To educate and empower individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.
Learn More About Us
Student’s here participate in Sophie’s Gallery, creating art in many different mediums for themselves and for selling in Sophie’s Gallery.
Sophie's GalleryAlmost 21 years
Staying at home in Mexico, spending time with my dogs, working out with my husband, eating good food and drinking good wine
I enjoy binge watching Netflix, Bruno Mars, classical music and reading trilogies
I moved to Baja 30 years ago the day after I was married. I commute 3 hours a day so that I can do the work that I love.
I’d like to take a motor home trip around the US to visit the national parks and fill up my national park passport. I also love traveling in other parts of Mexico
A friend of mine was working with Debra to figure out how best to utilize the pool. He referred me
Working with the students and watching them learn new skills. Teaching the staff
Have patience and enjoy each day here because you are making a positive difference in other people’s lives.
Sophie’s Gallery El Cajon was featured on KUSI News on the morning of February 12, 2019. Check out the clips below!
Katie Boute and Alyssa Virissimo at the 2018 Haute with Heart Fashion Show
SMSC is happy to announce our 2019 Events Schedule!
April 27, 2019
18th Morning Glory Brunch
We are bringing back our Morning Glory Brunch for 2019. Join us for an afternoon of bites, beverage tastings, live music, shopping and the return of our signature frog race with CASH prizes!
For more info click here.
August 10, 2019
42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon
This event will highlight professional models and the community of St. Madeleine’s dressed in the latest fashions on the runway; boutique shopping; silent, live and opportunity auctions.
For more info click here.
November 8, 2019
6th Annual SMSC “Swing with Santa” Golf Tournament
Enjoy a day full of FUN on Sycuan’s Pine Glen 3-Par Course to support the Student Appreciation Holiday Celebration. All golfers receive a round of golf with cart, lunch, happy hour dinner reception & gift bag.
For more info click here.
January 18, 2020
6th Annual Tea by the Sea
Our always popular Tea by the Sea returns to The Marine Room yet again in 2020! Tea by the Sea will feature complimentary signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvre, silent auction, and a menu by Chef Bernard!
For more info click here.
Garalyn Snow, Debra Emerson, Dee Ammon, John Seiber, Angel Kleinbub, Maureen King, Toni Petruzzo (Vincent Andrunas photo)
Our annual Tea by the Sea event was yet another success in 2019! We would love to thank everyone who attended and supported this amazing event. Please check out our event page for information on our 6th Annual Tea by the Sea on January 18th, 2020.
6th Annual Tea by the Sea https://bit.ly/2Go8OgE
Also, Check out the San Diego Union Tribune’s recap article here : https://bit.ly/2BGhFGT