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Name:   Jennifer Johansen 

Title:  Papa 'Elima / 5th Kumu

Location:  Nani Mau

Email:  jennifer@kuaokala.org
Aloha mai kakou! My name is Jennifer Johansen. My family is from Oregon and I was raised between there and California. Puna makai has been my home for 29 years. I earned a B.A. in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from UH Hilo, and an A.S. in Tropical Ecosystem & Agroforestry Management from Hawaii Community College. I’ve been teaching upper elementary at Kua O Ka Lā for two years; prior to this I taught environmental education and worked as a botanical technician. I love working with the ʻāina and exploring the beautiful natural areas of our island home and sharing this with our haumana. I strive to make learning fun, relevant to the real world, and encourage the exploration of thought in an environment of respect and aloha. Mahalo! 

Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School
345 Makalika, Hilo HI 96720
Office: (808) 981-5866 Fax: (808) 981-5860
Email: Info@kuaokala.org

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  • School Info
    • Mission & Vision
    • Values
    • School Calendar
    • Student Handbook SY24-25
    • Transportation 2024-25
    • Supply List
    • Oli & Mele
    • Comprehensive Academic Plan
    • Media
  • Ohana Notices/Resources
    • Letter to Ohana re- Electronic Smoking Devices
    • HQT Letter
    • Letter to ʻohana re-bullying
    • Title 1 Annual Information
    • Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Statement
    • DOE Information
    • Superintendent Parent Letter
    • HIDOEVirtualLearningParentResource
    • Health Questions and Telehealth
    • community resources
    • Rat Lung Disease Info
    • Asbestos Notification
    • Other Resources
  • About Us
    • Governance >
      • School Board
      • Board Meetings
      • Hawaii Charter School Laws
    • Faculty >
      • Teachers
      • Support Staff
      • Administration
    • Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Program >
      • Summer Food Services
      • Nani Mau Menus
      • Civil Rights Non Discrimination Statement
    • Accreditation
    • School Policies
    • UIPA REQUEST
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Registrar
    • SY 2025-26 Interest Form
    • Enrollment/Withdraw
    • Pre K Application
    • Transcript Request
  • Hīpu'u Program
    • Hīpuʻu Virtual Academy Handbook
    • Resources >
      • Calendar
      • Hīki Nō
      • SBAC TEST
      • Contact Info
    • Information
    • FAQ's