PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
BOARD OF EDUCATION- LEEWARD OAHU REPRESENTATIVE-
Served on the BOE as an elected official in 2010. Determined policy decisions, fiscal oversight, planning and management of the Department of Education for the State of Hawai`i.
RETIRED FROM : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH- CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION:
Quality Assurance Specialist for Leeward Oahu Family Guidance Center
GOOD BEGINNINGS ALLIANCE~PARTNERSHIP FOR HAWAII'S KEIKI- WAI`ANAE COMMUNITY FACILITATOR
Facilitation of workshops and community outreach to bring awareness about the importance of early childhood education, health and safety. Development of strategic plan for the education, health and well being of young children.
INPEACE -SPARK PROGRAM ( Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids)
Coordinated Keiki Steps to Kindergarten in elementary schools on the Wai`anae Coast. Provided outreach and networking with families, organizations, community groups, schools, faith based community to promote early education activities
C-BASE MATH INSTRUCTOR AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WAI`ANAE
Taught math to teenagers obtaining a High School equivalency certificate
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER- WAI`ANAE COAST
Taught 1st grade and Kindergarten several times at Leihoku and Wai`anae Elementary Schools
INSTRUCTOR & JOB DEVELOPER- FORWARD MARCH PROGRAM OF PAXEN, INC.
Provided job training skills, self-esteem, resume building, life skills. Job placement and support services for residents of housing shelters in Kalaeloa ( Barbers Point) and in Wai`anae
TEACHER OF PROGRAMS FOR TEENS: "Community Allstars"
Instructor of life skills and social interaction curriculum to teenagers in Waipahu High School and Wai`anae High School
FELIX CONSENT DECREE- SERVICE REVIEW TESTER- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
As an independent consultant, investigated and evaluated services statewide to children and youth under the Felix Consent Decree.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION- retired Quality Assurance Specialist- 2013
HAWAII CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES
SINGLE PARENTS ADVOCACY NETWORK- SPAN
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
WAI`ANAE HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB- Chair of scholarship committee
SCHOLARSHIP REVIEWS FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MEMBER OF WOMEN OF WAI`ANAE- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
WAI`ANAE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBER- EDUCATION CHAIR-Organized community meetings and activities to encourage involvement with the school system
FOUNDER & CHAIR OF WAI`ANAE COAST FOR BETTER EDUCATION-Coordinated the educational conference, " Eyes on the Future" involving interactive workshops for parents, children and youth, educators, community members and others resulting in a report to the Board of Education. Organized a series of community discussions on educational reform issues.
FREE COMMUNITY BOOK GIVEAWAYS- 2002-2004-Obtained thousands of books, organized volunteers, and distributed books in partnership with the Westside Youth Festival
FREE BOOK DISTRIBUTIONS-ONGOING-Gathering of donations of books and distributing them to low income elderly housing projects, the Boys and Girls Club and the District Park to promote the love of reading,literacy and learning in the community
READ ALOUD AMERICA-Volunteer reader for elementary schools from Nanakuli to Makaha
HAWAII PEOPLES FUND- Grantmaking committee board member
IONA DANCE COMPANY- Board of Directors
GOVERNMENTAL APPOINTMENT:WEST OAHU SUBAREA HEALTH PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIPS
AARP- WAI`ANAE- FRIENDS OF WAI`ANAE LIBRARY
Na Keiki O Ka Mo`i canoe club~
Former member of: ~ Kapolei Toastmasters~ Wai`anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center~ Housing Solutions,Inc
 Canoe paddler for Na Keiki O Ka Mo`i Maralyn in the after-the-race congratulatory tunnel. |
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