Karen Perkins

SCORES Parent and Board Member

SCORES board member Karen Perkins has a long history with America SCORES Bay Area. Her son Selacie joined the program as a second grader at Junipero Serra Elementary School in San Francisco. Karen joined the board in 2012, becoming the first parent representative. For Karen, a single mother working full-time, SCORES was a critical factor in her son’s education. “SCORES gives children the tools to believe in themselves, to build confidence, and to know that they can do anything they set their minds to,” she says. “And the benefits extend to parents too. You know your child is going to be happy, safe, having fun, and learning at the same time.” Karen, when not lending her experience and wisdom to SCORES, works at H&R Block.