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I was born and raised on the windward side of Oahu and still currently live at the foot of the Ko‘olau mountains.

I teach Japanese language and Japanese literature courses at University of Hawai‘i Kapi‘olani Community College.

One thing you should know about me is that I am passionate about getting students to immerse themselves in Japanese language, literature, and culture.

Key experiences that have significantly influenced my philosophy of teaching are: 1) experiencing study abroad as an undergraduate student as a result of the encouragement of supportive mentors 2) teaching at both a four-year university and the community college and 3) teaching in an intensive second language training and study abroad program and tracking students' learning and transformation.

Lisa