"I want to make sure that these families are getting the best of what life has to offer without shame or discomfort."

Hometown

Kaunakakai, Moloka'i

Department

Special Education

Related Degrees

• BEd in Special Education

Why did you choose to become a teacher, in general?

I chose to become a teacher because I love working with children and their families. I had great teachers throughout my educational journey and I want to give back to my community by helping the keiki get through their educational journey with pride and confidence.

Why did you choose to become licensed in special education?

I chose to become licensed in Special Education because again, I love working with children and their families. In my community and family there are many students that are really special to me and they have disabilites, I want to help them enjoy the art of learning and being social. I want to help the parents of these children. I want to make sure that these families are getting the best of what life has to offer without shame or discomfort.