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Teacher: Celeste Barcia, M.Ed. cbarcia@haaspcs.net
Teacher: Sarah Bradley, M.Ed. sbradley@haaspcs.net
HAAS main campus office 808-965-3730
Seaview classroom: 808-437-7604
Meet the HAASPCS Seaview teachers
Celeste Barcia
Celeste enjoys partnering with parents and students in creating rich and meaningful learning experiences. Celeste has been working in education since 2010. She has raised 3 children here on the Big Island. Becoming a teacher with HAAS Seaview Community School was a dream job for her, and she began teaching here in 2017. Celeste received her teaching degree from UH Hilo, and went on to obtain a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. She and her family are long time Hawai'i Island residents. Celeste is passionate about instilling confidence, connection and a love of learning in her students. In doing so, she facilitates a caring and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally, intellectually, and socially. When she isn't working with her students, she loves to read all sorts of books, spend time with family and travel the world. She's grateful to live and explore our beautiful island via hiking trails, swimming in the ocean or in the mountains on horseback.
Sarah Bradley
Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in Science and a Masters of Arts in Elementary Teaching. She believes that students learn best in environments that are student-centered, developmentally responsive, and academically challenging. She is committed to fostering a school community in which all students have a sense of belonging. Sarah is passionate about inspiring children to love their learning process. She deeply values creating a collaborative partnership with parents and students. This is Sarah’s 6th year teaching at HAAS Seaview community School. She is thrilled to spend her days teaching at SPACE. When she is not in the classroom you might find her adventuring with her 10 year old son or swimming in the deep sea!
Currently a Teaching Assistant at Seaview, Mika Kiburz teaches Science, Circus, and Fun with Film- Photography and Video, as well as helping in other subject areas. An avid student of life, Mika began teaching through circus arts as a juggler/ acrobat/ clown/ musician. She has participated in numerous juggling festivals, busked in many cities, and performed for school groups worldwide. Prior to running away with the circus, she graduated from The University of Iowa with a B.A. in Cinema. She has worked as a documentary filmmaker for over a decade. Additionally, Mika worked at Pacific Quest, a residential horticulture therapy program, serving teenagers, as a Rites of Passage experience. Mika is overjoyed to be a part of the education team at Seaview, offering her experience and passion for cultivating curiosity as tools for success.
Lisa Schwenneker is the art elective instructor at Seaview and loves to explore the world of art with her students! She creates lessons that tie together art history with developing skills using various media. Lisa encourages her students to think outside of the box, and have fun adding their own creative ideas to their projects. She also supports students in their Papa Hawai'i elective and is an integral part of supporting students while they are on our school site. Lisa holds a B.F.A. in Fashion Design and has enjoyed many creative endeavors that eventually led to her path teaching art. She has been teaching at Seaview Community School for the past 6 years, since one of her own children was in the program, and fills her free time with surfing and photography.
