Student Success Counselor, Class of 2023 (Last Names: Houghtailing to Leong, Ka.)
Mrs. Navarro is originally from Hilo, Hawai‘i and has always enjoyed working with children and teens. Before coming to Kapälama she was with Kamehameha Scholars in community education. She is currently working on her Mental Health Counselor license and was recently part of the first cohort to receive the ASCA Certified Counselor recognition.
Alma mater: Hilo High School, Brigham Young University-Hawai‘i, Chaminade University
Degrees: Bachelors of Social Work, Masters in Counseling Psychology-Marriage and Family
Other Information: Ms. Navarro enjoys dancing hula, cooking/baking for others and spending time with family. She loves purple, office supplies, Diet Coke, Boba Milk Tea and watching Korean dramas. She also loves Twilight, Harry Potter, Star Wars and Marvel.
Words of Wisdom to live by:
“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.”
“I never said it would be easy. I only said it would be worth it.”