Whether you’re interested in learning more about teaching in Hawai`i, have questions about our districts and schools, are wondering about island living, or would like help as you navigate the application process, HIDOE’s Ambassadors are here to offer you their wealth of knowledge, resources and support.
Questions about teaching in Hawaiʻi?
James Urbaniak
- Island: Oahu, Hawai‘i, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai
- District: Honolulu, Leeward, Central, Windward, Hawai‘i, Maui, Kauai
- Position: Teacher Recruiter
AJ Cabradilla
- Island: Oahu, Hawai‘i, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai
- District: Honolulu, Leeward, Central, Windward, Hawai‘i, Maui, Kauai
- Position: Teacher Recruiter
Leah Aiwohi
- Island: Kauai
- District: Kauai
- Position: CTE Coordinator and Teacher (Creative Media, Information Technology, AP Computer Science Principles, STEM Capstone, ITDT)
Chayanee Brooks
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Language Arts Grade 10-12
Ian Cablay
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: Director of Bands/Lion Dance Director
Lauren Collier
- Island: Oahu
- District: Windward
- Position: 2nd/4th grade special education
Viviana Martinez
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: 11th Grade ESOL Teacher & ELL Coordinator
Jessie OʻNeill-Prest
- Island: Maui
- District: Maui
- Position: Curriculum Coordinator
Jaime Evalani Palakiko
- Island: Maui
- District: Maui
- Position: High School, Hawaiian Language and Hula
Jonathan Peralto
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Instructional and Literacy Coach
Jennifer Sato
- Island: Oahu
- District: Honolulu
- Position: Vice Principal
Bryan Silver
- Island: Oahu
- District: Honolulu
- Position: High School (9-12) Engineering, STEM CAPstone, Robotics
Donna Soriano
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: STEM - Computer Science & Engineering Design Teacher
Erin Takamura-Luu
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: First Grade Gen Ed teacher
Dee Takeno
- Island: Oahu
- District: Windward
- Position: Complex Resource Teacher
Kim Virtudazo
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: Academy Coordinator (non classroom teacher)
Jenn Yamaguchi
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: 3rd Grade Teacher