Our Team

Ms. Karen


Scheduling Coordinator

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i the health and wellbeing of Hawai'i's keiki (children) are important to Karen. She is passionate about making a difference in the world, enjoys helping others, and believes in the strength of community. Karen exhibits the “aloha spirit” every chance she gets.


Starting in 1994 working with young children, Karen has more than 25 years of childcare experience - both as an educator/Lead Preschool Teacher in professional accredited learning environments and in the private sector working intimately with wonderfully diverse families as their nanny. She has worked with children and families here in Honolulu and in Los Angeles, California. Karen finds working with children to be incredibly rewarding, especially witnessing and documenting their developmental progress. It brings Karen sheer joy to see children’s faces light up as they explore this exciting world, learn new skills, concepts, and overcome challenges. 

Associate in Applied Science - Human Services - Early Childhood Education, University of Hawai’i


Associate in Science - Sales and Marketing, University of Hawai’i

Fun Facts!

What is your favorite childhood smell?

My dad introduced me to Kona coffee at a pancake breakfast.

Which Hogwarts House would you be sorted into?

Gryffindor

What is your secret talent?

Snort laughing

What is your favorite quote from an animated/childrens' movie?

"Just keep swimming!" - Dory, Finding Nemo

Certifications and Trainings

Certification(s) and Training(s)

● HIAEYC Early Childhood Annual Conferences

● 21st Century Skills in Young Children, PATCH Hawai’i Organization

● Infants and Toddlers: Flexible, Fearful & Feisty, PATCH Hawai’i Organization

● Infants and Toddlers: Respectfully Yours, PATCH Hawai’i Organization

● Health and Safety: Safe Sleep in Child Care, PATCH Hawai’i Organization

● Roots of Learning: Connecting Keiki to the ‘Aina, Honolulu Community College 2025 ECE

Conference

Hometown/Places Lived

Born and raised in East Honolulu, Hawai’i


Hawai’i, Virginia, California

Hobbies and Interests

Karen loves being outdoors, under sunny blue skies with trade winds blowing, while exploring Hawai’i’s breathtakingly beautiful environment. She finds hiking with adventurous friends exhilarating. Karen is part mermaid and her absolute favorite place to be is swimming in the ocean at her favorite beach. Karen cherishes spending quality time with her beloved ‘ohana and adorable cats and dogs.

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