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The Team
Project Leads
Dr. Hye Jin Park
PI & Gifted Education Specialist
parkhye@hawaii.edu
Has over 20 years of experience working with various students. For the last 13 years, her research has brought multi-million dollar federal grants to Hawaiʻi’s education system. Currently, Dr. Park is a principal investigator and co-principal investigator of five STEM research projects. Dr. Park’s research interests include college transition, work-based learning, STEM education and evaluation.
Dr. Kiriko Takahashi
Co-PI & Disability Specialist
kiriko@hawaii.edu
Along with Dr. Park, Dr. Takahashi has directed numerous educational research and demonstration projects aimed to improve the STEM outcomes of various students. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. For Project Hōkūlani, she will provide guidance and expertise on how to support each student’s educational endeavors. Dr. Takahashi is passionate in seeing all students become excited about science and mathematics.
Dr. Lisa Galloway
Training coordinator
lgallowa@hawaii.edu
She has been an educator for 30+ years and most recently taught biology & environmental sciences at Lānaʻi High and Elementary School for 6 years. She also was the principal author of 2 Native Hawaiian Education curricula at the Center on Disability Studies over a period of 5 years.
Jerica Mānoa
Curriculum specialist
jmanoa@hawaii.edu
For over a decade, she has developed curriculum and programming for K-12 students addressing academic skills in math, reading, writing, communication and social skills. In addition, she has bridged student programming to parents, teachers, mentors and community members.
Jerrik Feliciano
Hawaiʻi Project Coordinator & STEM Specialist
jerrik@hawaii.edu
He has over 10 years of experience working on federally funded grants aimed to provide STEM education. For Project Hōkūlani, he provides specialization in teaching and developing science curriculum.
Dr. Kendra Nip
Data Coordinator
kendraw@hawaii.edu
For over a decade, she has worked on providing educational programs. For Project Hōkūlani, she brings her expertise in data analysis. Kendra’s research interests also include educational and neuropsychological assessment and educational program evaluation.