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
David Adler
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: 6th Grade Teacher
Josette Kaleolani Akim Hanohano
- Island: Oahu
- District: Windward
- Position: Social Studies-Modern History of Hawai`i `Āina Momona: E Malama Mauka i Makai
Whitney Aragaki
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Science & CTE Teacher
Jessica Canyon
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: Teacher
Susan Chew
- Island: Lanai
- Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Steve Hanks
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: School Registrar
J. Elise Hannigan
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Freshman Academy Coordinator
Chris Justo
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: Agriculture Tech Elective Teacher
Jodi Kadoyama
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: Curriculum Coordinator
Emily Mendoza
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: Culinary Arts Teacher
Jessie OʻNeill-Prest
- Island: Maui
- District: Maui
- Position: Curriculum Coordinator
Courtney Suma
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: Academy Coordinator & Career & Technical Education Coordinator
Kris Tajima
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: EL Coordinator
Kathleen Trifonovitch
- Island: Oahu
- District: Windward
- Position: Complex Area Math Coach
Natsumi Yamasato
- Island: Kauai
- District: Kauai
- Position: STEM Teacher