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AS Human Services
University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2020

The best thing when someone tells you, " You can't..." and you prove to yourself, "oh yes I can!" and then magic.... there's no stopping you from unlimited goals to achieve.

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Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai
Fall 2020

Mahalo e ke Akua, mahalo e kuʻu kumu a me kuʻu hoa pili ʻo Kilia Purdy-Avelino. Mahalo nui e kuʻu ʻohana a me na hoaloha. E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawai'i!

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Certificate of Competence

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Certificate of Competence
Basic Carpentry Skills-Spring 2021

University of Hawaii, Maui College Molokai

"Ability is nothing without Opportunity"--Napoleon Bonaparte

Thank you to all who has helped me become a college student.  Its a cool thing!

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Associates of Arts in Hawaiian Studies and Liberal Arts
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Molokaʻi
Spring 2019

“ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu.”
Mary Kawena Pūkuʻi

Mahalo nui loa to my family and friends for being by my side through this journey, I love you all.

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Certificate of Competence Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology

University of Hawaii, Maui College Molokai Spring 2020

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

Maya Angelou

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CO in Nurse Aide-Fall 2019
AA in Hawaiian Studies-Spring 2018
AA Liberal Arts-Fall 2017
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai

"Quit settling for reality & focus on your potential"
-Grant Cardone

Mahalo to everyone who supported me along this journey!

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Maser in Education
Learning, Design & Technology
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Spring 2021

I would like to thank all of my amazing Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) professors who guided and mentored me from the beginning. A big mahalo also goes out to all of my classmates and friends in my cohort for the late-night study sessions. Thank you to my family for all your love and support. Lastly, tremendous love and gratitude goes to my sons, Gabriel, Judah, and Levi, and also to my wonderful wife, Staci; I love you so much!

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Acadmic Subject Certicate - Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaii, Maui College Molokai
Spring 2021

Hai'ola Falealii
Zion Hueu
Rhylee Nahale
Justice Purdy-Avelino
Kinohi Ritte-Camara-Puaa

“All for one and one for all!” We started this program as individuals, and finished together as an ‘ohana! Mahalo to everyone who supported us through our early college journey!

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Associates in Arts in Hawaiian Studies and Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2019

"You educate a man, you educate a man. You educate a women, you educate a generation!" -- Brigham Young

Love, Respect and Mahalo to my 'ohana and friends that helped me along the way.

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Bachelor of Arts in
General Public Administration
University of Hawaii, West O'ahu
Fall 2017

"She is clothed with dignity and strength and laughs without fear of the future." - Proverbs 31:25

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Associates in Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College
Molokai
Spring 2021

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Special Mahalo to all my family and friends that kept me going.

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Associates in Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai
Fall 2020

I would just like to thank my family for always pushing me to do my best in all I do and always standing by my side.

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Associates in Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai, Spring 2020

Currently working on BS in  BioHealth Sciences  Pre-Pharmacy
Oregon State University

Mahalo nui to my family and the amazing staff at UH Maui, Molokai for their continuous encouragement and support!

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Certificate of Competence Basic Carpentry
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2021

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Associate of Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2019

Mahalo to all my teachers, ohana, and friends for all their support with my education. I'm hoping to continue my education to get my next degree. Just wanted to say Mahalo again.

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Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies and Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2019

Currently working on BA in Anthropology
University of Hawaii, Hilo

Mahalo to all who have supported me throughout my journey.

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Executive Master in Business Administration
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Shidler College of Business
Spring 2020

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
University of Hawaii, West Oahu
Spring 2021

Remember, it is never too late to accomplish your goals and chase your dreams!! - Olelo

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Certificate of Competence Construction Technology - Maintenance Plumbing
UH Maui College, Molokai
Fall 2019

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Bachelor of Applied Science
Applied Business Information
and Technology
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2021

Thank you Aunty Nani for all you have done for me and for supporting me in my educational journey.

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Master of Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
College of Education
Spring 2021

"Getting to this stage of my education was a collaborative effort by many. I would like to thank my family for their patience and support, my adviser Robyn Chun for helping me grow and thrive as well as my second reader Kuʻulei Kaluhiokalani for being willing to take the time to help me in my journey, my early childhood mentors Kathy Bennett & Debbie Kingsley who have encouraged me to pursue this degree, and my cohort classmates for always being there to provide me support. Mahalo to all."

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Management
University of Hawai'i, West Oahu
Spring 2018

I wanted to seek higher education because no one in my family had graduated with their bachelor's, so I knew it would be something that I could look back on and brag to my kids about. I'm thankful to all the instructors, staff, and faculty at UH Maui College, Molokai for their help and dedication. I chose Business Administration at West O'ahu for the job potential in the future.

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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
College of Education
Spring 2019

"Mahalo to my 'ohana and community for helping me to achieve my academic goals!"  Molokai no ka heke!!!

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Assoicate of Liberal Arts
ASC in Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2021

"An immense mahalo to my 'ohana and friends who have supported me and continue to support me throughout my personal and school life".

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Master of Human Resource Management
University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa
Shidler College of Business
Fall 2017

"Education has opened my mind in many ways.  I'm grateful for the opportunity to earn a higher degree. Mahalo to my buddies Debs & Nahiwa for making it an incredible HR experience! Special thanks to my hubby for always encouraging me to go after my goals!"

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Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
University of Hawai'i, West Oahu
Spring 2016

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration was an excellent distance learning program.  I was able to obtain good employment in social services; helping people on Moloka'i.

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Certificate of Competence Construction Technology - Maintenance Plumbing, Basic Carpentry
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2019/Spring 2021

Mahalo to all who believed in me and supported in my educational achievements.  I am grateful.  Congratulations to all my fellow graduates.

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Bachelor of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Fall 2018

Huakaʻi me ka manaʻo pono a hiki ke lawe ka hopena o ka hana.

A journey with focus is a path to completion.

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Bachelor of Applied Science
University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai
Applied Business & Information Technology (ABIT)
Fall 2018

"Mahalo to everyone who supported me on my educational journey!"

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Master of Social Work
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Spring 2020

I want to thank this little girl in the photo with me (my daughter), because without her I wouldn't have wanted to accomplish this journey of achieving my MSW. She has pushed me to not only be better, but to do better and for that I am forever thankful. I love you Kekapa!

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Associate of Applied Science
Business Administration
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2020

"If You are Not Willing to Learn, No One Can Help You... If You are Determined to Learn, No One Can Stop You" - Zig Ziglar

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Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2021

Mahalo to grandma Fely, Randy, Shaileerae, Joshaviah, Randall, Naiomi and Randyn for inspiring me to fulfill my dream and become anything I want to-if I put my mind to it.

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Political Science
University of West O'ahu
Summer 2018

“E nā aliʻi a me nā makaʻāinana, he aupuni palapala koʻu, a ʻo ke kanaka pono a naʻauao, ʻo ia ko'u kanaka” - Kauikeaouli

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Master of Education - Curriculum Studies
Placed-Based STEM Education
University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa
College of Education
Spring 2020

Bachelor of Art - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa
Spring 2018

Mahalo nui ke Akua, nā ʻaumākua, a me nā kūpuna for the guidance and the ala loa that was laid before me. Mahalo nui to my ʻohana for their continued support and encouragement throughout my educational journey. These opportunities have opened many doors for me and I look forward to what the future holds. MAHALO!

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Masters of Education - Curriculum Studies
Place-Based STEM Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Education
Spring 2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Spring 2018

Take a chance and try something new, something that is unfamiliar to you. You may be surprised by the result.
I appreciate all those who have helped me along the way. Ke akua pu.

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Associate of Science
Human Services,
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2018

Do not be afraid of change because change opens new doors. With new doors, anything is possible.

Mahalo nui loa to UHMC, Molokai staff. Without you, none of this would be possible!

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Master of Education in Curriculum Studies,
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability & Resilience
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
College of Education
Summer 2021

Bachelor of Arts ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi & ʻIke Hawaiʻi
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Fall 2016

Palena ʻole ka mahalo e kuʻu ʻohana no ke aloha a me ke kākoʻo ʻana mai.

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Bachelor of Arts in
Public Administration
University of Hawaii,
West Oahu, Fall of 2018

The harder you work for something, the greater the reward.  Believe in yourself and your dreams can come true.
Congratulations Graduates!!

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Masters of Human Resource Management
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Shidler College of Business
Fall 2017

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
—Sun Tzu
Mahalo to my ohana for supporting me throughout this journey & Congratulations to all of the graduates!

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Associate of Arts in Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaiʻi, Maui College, Molokai
Fall 2020

He Kumu ‘ ulu o’o ua malama iā no ka ua o Ualapu’e, a ho’oulu ka hua.
Even with age, one can still yield success thru knowledge.

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BA Interdisplinary Studies
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Spring 2021

ASC in Hawaiian Music
UH Maui College
Spring 2021

My degree gave me the freedom to choose classes that aligned with my passions for education, health, and culture. I look forward to continuing my education to be of service for my community. Mahalo ke Akua for all your provisions. Mahalo to my 'ohana for being my support system in all my educational/career endeavors. The best is yet to come! Ho'omaika'i to all the graduates!

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Associates in Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii, Maui College, Molokai, Spring 2020

Currently working on BS in Environmental and Ocean Science
University of San Diego

"Always remember to make the most of what you have for greatest is created and is not given to a person. I would like to thank my family and all who supported my academic achievements through the years. It has been an honor to be part of Molokai's community. Congratulations graduates for your accomplishments and following your dreams!"

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Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian & Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaii, Mānoa
Spring 2020

Ke aloha nui, I am Genasis Melia Kalawe. I am a spring 2020 bachelors graduate in ʻIke Hawaiʻi and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi from UH Mānoa. Being away from home to attend college has brought me to the realization that connection to my ʻāina and ʻohana is the most important foundation for me. Therefore, I am now home and able to give back to the land and the people that has nurtured me. E aloha ʻāina, e aloha kekahi i kekahi.

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Master of Education in Teaching
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
College of Education
Spring 2021

Mahalo nui loa to everyone who supported me on this journey. Always, my sincere gratitude to my parents: Kathryn, Gary and Diane, who let me fly. To Jason and Teresita Matayoshi, for believing in me. To my sister, Cate, who showed me how. To my colleagues at Molokai Live, Kilohana, Mauna Loa and Kualapu'u, who make it look easy. Much aloha to my kumus: Marie Kalanihuia, Patricia Massoth and Anuhea Lenchanko, for guiding the way.

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Master of Education in Teaching
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Spring 2018

"Mahalo to my mom and dad for cultivating in me a life-long love of learning - and to the community of friends, cohort, and faculty that supported me and kept the humor throughout my graduate school experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world!"

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Bachelor of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Summer 2019

Aloha Mai Kākou!
I want to give a big “Mahalo” to  UH Maui College, Molokai and UH Manoa for all their help and support, because I was able to earn my Bachelor’s Degree! Also, I am grateful to Alu Like Inc. in their support in my educational goals.  But most especially, to my family and friends who were there to encourage me along the way...  Everyone deserves a higher education, it opens doors to opportunities and successes.  You Can Do It!

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Master of Social Work
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
Spring 2020

Education has been the key to opening up new doors of opportunity for me. I sought out scholarships and was blessed with a FREE education resulting in a Master's Degree from UH MANOA! Anybody can do it, so please just ask for help! I have had so much guidance in going forward:  Theresa Tamanaha, Lilliana Napolean, and Stephanie Dudoit. They always made sure I was taking the right classes, helping me double-check.  I am so thankful and blessed for my journey and I look forward to serving Molokai.

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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
University of Hawaii at Maui College, Molokai
Fall 2020

Currently working on Bachelors In Education in Early Childhood Education/ Early Childhood Special Education
University of Hawaii Manoa and hope to complete by Fall 2022.

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - John F. Kennedy
I dedicate my achievements to my family, they are my strengths and refuge. I am eternally grateful to all the faculty, staff, and UH Maui College instructors for all your help! Congratulations Graduates!!!

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Associate of Arts In Liberal Arts
UH Maui College, Molokai
Spring 2020

Currently working on Bachelors In Education in Early Childhood Education/ Early Childhood Special Education
University of Hawaii Manoa and hope to complete by Fall 2022.

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.”
―  Bruce Lee

I like to thank my wife who always pushed me to get it done, my family for being there for me.  Now look, I am a graduate of college which I never imagined in my life and this is just the beginning for dis Kanaka TBC

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Masters in Social Work
Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Spring 2017

Mahalo to my Ohana for putting up with me during those late nights studying for exams, completing papers, meeting project deadlines, and finals week. It was challenging but oh, so worth it.

Obtaining my Master's degree, allowed me to become a better version of myself, for my family, my colleagues, and my community.

E'o Molokai!!!