About Margaret

With a Master's degree in Geography, I entertain a sense of adventure when it comes to learning. For myself, I have found that learning happens best in an outdoor environment, and so I provide these kinds of opportunities as often as possible. When being at a desk is necessary, it is important to come up with fun and relevant ways to learn. Many times, it is not clear why we need to learn things, and so if we can create relevant problems to solve, kids often find themselves learning without even realizing it. Creating projects that involve math, reading, and logistics can help fuel interest in subjects that were previously a bore for certain children. As a fellow adventure seeker, I find it easy to relate to young children and to help them to find joy in learning and the satisfaction of accomplishments. The locations of my previous teaching experiences were not ordinary classrooms, but the glassblowing studio at the Punahou School and the slopes of June Mountain.