• NAME: Mrs. Laurel Oshiro

• E-MAIL: LOSHIRO@SACREDHEARTS.ORG

• EDUCATION

* U.H. Manoa Master's Library & Information Science, Focus: School Librarianship (2010)

* U.H. Manoa Bachelor's Elementary & Early Childhood Ed. (2008)

• LIBRARIAN EXPERIENCE

* Sacred Hearts Academy (2010-present)

* Hanahau'oli School Library Assistant (2008-2010)

• AWARDS

🏆 2016 Hawaii Technology In Education Teacher of the Year

🏆 2019 Hawaii Librarian Of the Year 

🏆 2020 Hawaii Catholic Teacher Of the Year

• OTHER EXPERIENCE

* Kindergarten Summer School Teacher (2011 and 2012)

* Certified Yoga Instructor for all ages (2018)

* Swim Instructor for ages 3-12 (2006-2010)

* Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field Coach (2012-2018)

• FAVORITES

* BOOKS:

* A Wrinkle In Time

* Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

* The Little Prince

* COLOR: Pink

* WEBSITE/APP: Canva, Procreate, and Libby

* FOOD: Mexican

* SPORTS: Yoga, soccer, volleyball, track, surfing

* HOBBIES: Reading, hiking, movie-making, Japanese

• SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Instagram @librarianlaurel

  • YouTube: Laurel the Librarian

My goal is to provide a safe and positive library environment of innovation, creation, collaboration, and connection for ALL students, faculty, and families.  I enjoy supporting our community with the highest quality of print and digital resources which will empower, engage, and create lifelong learning opportunities.  I look forward to meeting you and helping you in your library.

Aloha,

Mrs. Oshiro