Tagnawa
Early College Learning Center
Open: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Tagnawa Meaning
An Ilocano word that expresses the concept of a community coming together to accomplish a goal. The meaning embodies the idea of family, community, strength through unity and hard work is all embedded in Tagnawa.
Vision and Mission
To increase college and career readiness by providing lower-income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, student of color, and other underserved populations in higher education with accelerated learning opportunities and Early College classes - at no cost to the student.
The Tagnawa Tutors
Allurie Almogela
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Mānoa
Major:
Political Science c/o 2022
Quote:
"There is always a light at the end of the tunnel"
Daniel Quiamas
Contact: dquiamas@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attending:
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Major:
BEd Secondary Education, Mathematics
Quote:
"Always do your best, but don't forget to destress"
Diana Castaneda (she/her) - Ms./Mx Castaneda
Contact: vdcastaneda@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
Earned:
B.A. Astronomy (UH Manoa)
College Attending:
The University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
MEd Curriculum Studies
Quote:
"It's a sad song/We keep singing even so" - Hadestown
Emily Maluyo
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawai‘i at West O'ahu
Major:
BAS in Health Information Management
BA Public Administration -Healthcare
Quote:
"You only fail when you stop trying"
Elizabeth Jane Maluyo (She/Her)
Contact: velmaluyo@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attended:
University of Hawaii at West O'ahu
Major:
BAS in Health Professions
Pre-Medical Track
Quote:
"Dreams don't work unless you do"
Gian Carlo Tapec Langaman
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Electrical Engineering
Quote:
"No one is perfect, that's why pencils have erasers."
Hollie Rader (She/Her)
Contact: vhrader@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
BA IS in Peace and Conflict Resolution
BA in Political Science
Quote:
"Have the audacity to dream big and make it a reality"
Jane Pascual
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Dental Hygiene
AA in Liberal Arts
Quote:
"The best way out is always through"
Laura Daclison
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
BEd Secondary Ed - General Science
Quote:
"Everyone is capable of learning everything and anything"
Lynette Gaoiran (She/Her)
Contact:
College Attended:
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Major:
BAS in Health Profession - Pre-Med
Quote:
"Every accomplishment started with the decision to try."
Jesstine Kahauolopua
Contact:
vjkahauolopua@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Psychology; Minor in Philosophy; Law & Society
Quote:
Sagan Kurose (She/Her)
Contact: vskurose@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Biochemistry
Quote:
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop"
Shanti Mohanan
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Chinese
AA Liberal Arts
Quote:
"It's not that I am so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." - Einsten
Dr.Courtney Choy
Alex Cadiente
Contact:
ecacadiente@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
College Attending:
Honolul Community College
Major:
Architecture & Construction Management
Quote:
"We don't make mistakes, we make adjustments"
Alicia Acosta (She/Her)
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Biology
Quote:
"Success is not final, Failure is not fatal: it is she courage to continue that counts."
Cielo Carnate (She/Her)
Contact:
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Biology (Pre-Med)
Quote:
"I think, therefore I am"
Chantelle Nartatez (She/Her)
Contact:
eccnartatez@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
Earned:
AS in Natural Science at LCC
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
BS in Biochemistry
Quote:
"Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success."
Dominick Quiamas
Contact:
College Attending:
Honolul Community College
Major:
Welding Technology
Quote:
"If you believe, you can achieve"
Chelsea Nartatez (She/Her)
Contact:
ecchnartatez@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
Earned:
AS in Natural Science (Biological Science) at LCC
College Attending:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
BS in Biochemistry
Quote:
"When your life is against you, always have grit and keep moving forward"
Leila Fernandez
Contact:
vlfernandez@waipahuh.k12.hi.us
Earned:
AA Liberal Arts (LCC, 2020)
College Attending:
The University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major:
Nursing
Quote: