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Hola a todos! Aloha everyone! My name is Jose and I am Senior Program Director at STEM4Real. I am so honored to be able to learn along side everyone. Looking forward to meeting you (virtually!).

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Aloha, My name is Kristy Arakawa and I am a 7th Grade Science teacher at Ilima Intermediate School in Ewa Beach. I currently have EL, special education, and general education students in my classes. I'm looking forward to learning and collaborating with my fellow colleagues today!

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Aloha kākou,
I'm a science teacher at ‘Iolani School. Passionate about birds, research, and getting kids doing science. I direct programs from ‘Iolani's research lab that help bring schools and the community together to care for our watershed (Nā Wai ‘Ekolu) and to bring genome science into Hawai‘i's classrooms (‘Aina Informatics). https://www.nawaiekolu.org/

Excited to share and be part of this community.

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Aloha! I am the director of Science Camps of America, a Hawaiʻi non-profit that specializes in informal science education - camps, school workshops, GAP programs and more.

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Hello! 👋🏼
My name is Lorien Kuster, and I’ve been teaching middle school sciences for 7 years now. Back in college, my concentration was in math, but here I am teaching science too, so I appreciate any and every opportunity of science PD! 🔬

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Aloha - My name is Stacy George. I teach science, math, and STEM at UH Manoa in the teacher preparation program.

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Hello! I'm Nicole Nakasuji, science teacher at Moanalua High School.

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Aloha all! My name is Serena Morrell and I am a college student at UH West Oahu. I am in my last year of college and am pursing a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I plan to graduate in Spring 2022.

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Hello! I'm Allison Bogart, I have been a middles school science/STEM teacher for the past 20 years. I currently teach at Wonderful College Prep Academy in Delano, California. (Yes, Wonderful - the pistachio company!) I am the District 16 Director for the National Science Teaching Association and am here to learn and support!

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Aloha, I am 5th grade science teacher at Hongwanji Mission School.

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Aloha! My name is Erendira Johnson (Mimi) and I am a student at UHWO. I will be graduating in Spring 2022 and looking forward to being in the classroom.

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Hello everyone!
My name is Jessica Hagio and I am currently a student at University of Hawaii - West Oahu, getting my bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been a Preschool Aide for the past 2 years! I’m excited to meet all of you :)

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Aloha kākou,
I am a 8th grade science teacher at Highlands intermediate. I advise a junior honor society and an aloha ʻāina club. I am on the board of the HaSTA.

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Aloha! My name is Symantha Arcalas and I currently attend the University of Hawai'i at West O'ahu. I am pursuing a dual certification degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.

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Greetings! I am a science teacher at Aliamanu Middle school. Still a newbie to teaching and science as its my 4th year teaching. *I started my career late in life :-)

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Aloha! My name is Mapuana Mole. I'm a student at the University of Hawai'i at West Oahu. I will be graduating next semester in hopes to become an elementary teacher. I'm currently placed at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary. 

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Aloha! My name is Mapuana Mole. I'm a student at the University of Hawai'i at West Oahu. I will be graduating next semester in hopes to become an elementary teacher. I'm currently placed at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary. 

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I am Ed Urabe and I am a civil/mechanical engineer. I worked for the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps.  I retired from federal service and went on to get a PBCSE as a physics teacher and taught at St. Louis School, Mililani High, Hawaii Baptist Academy, and Honolulu Community College.  The pandemic has made me step away from the classroom and spend time caring for my family and tutoring students on Zoom.

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Aloha! My name is Jarika Naputo and I attend UH West Oahu and I am pursuing a dual certification degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I currently work as a PPE at Ka'imiloa Elementary School where I work with students in RTI Reading. I'm so excited to get started!

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Hi ! My name is Jacquelyn Schaefer. I am a senior at Chaminade University majoring in Elementary Ed with a minor in Psychology.

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Aloha everyone! My name is Tatiana Guzman, and I attend UH West Oahu in the elementary education program. I am in my last year of my program, and I'm so excited to begin my career as a certified teacher soon! I currently work as a paraprofessional educator at Kaimiloa Elementary where I work with kids who need extra support in reading. 

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Aloha everyone! My name is Tatiana Guzman, and I attend UH West Oahu in the elementary education program. I am in my last year of my program, and I'm so excited to begin my career as a certified teacher soon! I currently work as a paraprofessional educator at Kaimiloa Elementary where I work with kids who need extra support in reading. 

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Aloha! My name is Anna Ellis. I previously taught 11th and 12th grade biology and physics in Colorado. Now, I'm lucky enough to teach at Kamaile PCS in Waianae, Hawaii!

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Aloha Kākou,

My name is Sam Fischer.  I’m an environmental and integrated science teacher at Kamaile Academy in Wai'anae.

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Aloha, my name is Chantelle Kimura. I currently attend University of Hawaii-West Oahu as a teacher candidate. I am expected to graduated within the upcoming year and am looking forward to using all my resources to better my teaching. I worked as a skills trainer for about a year before COVID-19 hit but am now focusing on my education.

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Aloha, My name is Robin Paulin. I’m a 4th grade teacher at Ala Wai Elementary. This is my second career, I’ve been teaching for 8 years. I’m originally from Wisconsin but have been living in Kailua almost longer than my home state. I love to learn and collaborate.

Mahalo

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Hi everyone! I'm Haley. I currently attend the University of Hawaii - West Oahu as a teacher candidate. Here I am on the road to graduating and become an elementary education teacher!

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Aloha; mahalo to the Hawaii Science Teachers for organizing annual conferences and supporting teachers. I taught biology and aerospace science and was a school administrator for 28 years in HI DOE, then 20 years part time with the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium. Pivoting to virtual due to COVID for family STEM nights, professional development workshops, virtual field trips here and in Japan, VEX robotics, astronaut recognition days, etc. has been fun, learning something new each time. As a member of the class of 51L, the 35 years since the Challenger tragedy has been an unimagineable journey including expanding global connections.

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Aloha,
I'm Pia and I teach 7th grade science at Konawaena Middle School in Kealakekua on the west side of the Big Island. I also represent Hawai'i West for HaSTA.
I'm a self-proclaimed Trekkie geek and love good science puns!
LLAP🖖

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Aloha Friends! Please call me "Eye-Oh-nah," in honor of both my Great Grandmother Ida and my Great Grandfather Iona. I am currently a Teacher Candidate at UHWO, pursuing a Dual Cert in Elementary Ed and SPED. I have been the Art Teacher and Community Liaison at Kanoelani Elementary for the past 3 years, working with K-6 and look forward to transitioning into a position in the SPED department as I complete the latest leg of my life journey.

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From 1987 to 2020, I wrote a weekly marine science column for the Honolulu-Star Advertiser, and have written 9 books about nature in Hawaii.  I currently manage a citizen science study called Kolea Count, sponsored by the Hawaii Audubon Society. Thank you for inviting me to share this project with you today, and in that, helping us learn more about one of Hawaii most marvelous native birds.
www.koleacount.org

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I have been teaching middle school science for 31 years in Miami-Dade County, Florida. In 2015, I became the director of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science, TIES. Since then, TIES has presented over 250 workshops in all 50 states. We help teachers teach evolution in an engaging way. Check out our website at www.tieseducstion.org.

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Aloha kākou,
I am Leon, the Education and Outreach Specialist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Inouye Regional Center on Ford Island. NOAA studies the ocean, coasts, climate, and weather and we offer educational programming, workshops, data, citizen science opps, data, funding and more. Check out our session. Looking forward learning from you on how we can best support the incredible work that you do in the classroom.

Feel free to connect with me through email (science.is.cool@noaa.gov) or LinkedIn.

Mahalo!

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Aloha kākou,
I am the President-elect of HaSTA and a science education researcher at UH Mānoa. I currently teach a grade 4/5 science class. I look forward to building our science education community together! Welcome!

You can connect with me on Twitter @drloriandersen

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Aloha mai kākou. I am Whitney Aragaki (she/her) and I am a biology and environmental science teacher at Waiākea High School in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Connect with me on twitter: @sayuri_neko

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Howdy!  I'm Barb, retired Kamehameha 8th grade science teacher. I've just requalified as a Certified Interpretive Guide by the Nat'l. Assoc. for Interpretation, so I'm ready to return to volunteer work with various non-profit and national organizations. I mua!

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Aloha kakou! My name is Michelle Buck. I teach 2nd grade at Na`alehu Elementary School in Ka`u on Hawai`i Island. I am honored and humbled to be a part of the HaSTA Conference. Mahalo for joining us!

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Katrina Roseler - Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Aloha kākou - I am Katrina Roseler, teacher educator at Chaminade University of Honolulu and former middle school science teacher. As part of my role at the university, I encourage students to expand their professional network through participation in conferences - particularly HaSTA. in 2017, I even had a few students brave enough to present! I look forward to sharing ideas with you all!

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Aloha kākou.
O wau ʻo Kealiʻi.
No Honoʻuliʻuli mai au, a noho au ma Hōʻaeʻae, ʻEwa, Oʻahu.
Hana au ma ke kula o Kamaile i Waiʻanae.
As a curriculum coordinator, I work science kumu from all grades K through 12th.

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Aloha! My name is Leena and I am the executive director of STEM4Real where we combine the NGSS with culturally responsive teaching methods. Looking forward to meeting you! Mahalo!

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Hi!   I'm Susie and I teach 8th-grade science at Waialua High and Intermediate School.  I am also the President of HaSTA.  I hope you learn something new today!  It is great to have you all here.  :)

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Aloha kākou,
My name is Justin Umholtz and I have the pleasure of serving as an Educator with Mokupāpapa Discovery Center for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. We have formal and informal programs and resources for all ages. Looking forward to working with everyone and learning more how we can collaborate and support you!

Website: www.papahanaumokuakea.gov
Contact: justin.umholtz@noaa.gov

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Aloha All, I am Rick Jones. I began my career on Kauai as a middle school science teacher over 30 years ago.  After 20 years on the mainland, I had the opportunity to return to Hawaii to teach preservice teachers at the University of Hawaii West Oahu.  I am a Past President of HaSTA and currently President of the National Earth Science Teachers Association.  I am looking forward to learning from old friends and meeting new friends as we engage in the Verb of Science. If you are interested, check out: https://eos.org/features/rick-jones-finding-the-high-school-spirithttps://eos.org/features/rick-jones-finding-the-high-school-spirit from the September issue of Eos.

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Aloha, Gail here!  I am a retired Science Educator and current Communications Director for HaSTA. I hope you have a great time today and connect with new friends and re-connect with old friends.

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Aloha, I'm Cuyote and I teach science at Farrington High School
I'm also the secretary of the Hawaii Science Teaching Association.