"...I take pride in encouraging students to be the best they can be and helping guide them..."

Hometown

Hilo, Hawai'i island

Department

Special Education

Related Degrees

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Special Education (PBSPED) Initial License

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

I chose to become a teacher after working in the Special Education department as an Educational Assistant for 23 years. I found myself doing many of the duties of a teacher as an EA. It was also through the encouragement of my schools SSC, SPED Dept. Head, and my school principal that I decided to take the leap of becoming a teacher.

Why did you choose to become licensed in special education?

I have worked in the special education department at Keaau High School for many years and I enjoyed helping students become confident, successful learners through the years. Many of the students that I have the pleasure to work with do not feel like they can be successful in school or have confidence issues about not being a good learner. I take pride in encouraging students to be the best they can be and helping guide them on their educational journey through high school.