Keiki O Ka 'Aina
Serving the Native Hawaiian Community
The Mission of Keiki O Ka `Āina Family Learning Centers (KOKA-FLC) is to Educate Children, Strengthen Families, Enrich Communities and Perpetuate Culture.
We fulfill our mission by communicating the vital importance of education, advocating for literacy, supporting parents as their keiki’s first and best teacher, and empowering families to undertake leadership roles in their communities.
All of this is done within the context of Hawaiian language, traditions and values.
The Gottman Institute
Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman have revolutionized the study of marriage.
For nearly five decades they have conducted research on all facets of relationships, including parenting issues. At the Institute, they developed an approach that not only supports and repairs troubled marriages and committed relationships, but strengthens happy ones.
The Gottman Institute provides live workshops and take-home training materials for couples, while The Gottman Referral Network provides therapy referrals to couples.”
Our Team
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron has worked with KOKA for 4 years, as Facilitator and program manager of
• the Ho’omakua prison program,
• Ho’ohiki Pilinia Healthy relationships for teens program.
Aaron is currently Program manager for the Social Emotional Learning Grant which includes
• Healthy Marriages
• Incredible Years preschool prep for parents,
• and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Leader in Me Program.
Aaron is also a Pastor, podcaster and public Speaker.
He and his wife Koreen along with their 4 keiki have lived in Hawaii for the past 25 years."
• the Ho’omakua prison program,
• Ho’ohiki Pilinia Healthy relationships for teens program.
Aaron is currently Program manager for the Social Emotional Learning Grant which includes
• Healthy Marriages
• Incredible Years preschool prep for parents,
• and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Leader in Me Program.
Aaron is also a Pastor, podcaster and public Speaker.
He and his wife Koreen along with their 4 keiki have lived in Hawaii for the past 25 years."
Cassandra
Cassandra
Cassandra serves as a Social Emotional Learning Foundations (SELF) Facilitator for Keiki O Ka ‘Aina.
The programs she promotes are
• Healthy Marriages/Healthy Relationships,
• Incredible Years parenting classes,
• Leader In Me,
• and upcoming parenting classes for incarcerated parents.
Cassandra began her career in healthcare and transitioned to community outreach in the areas of counseling, home care, and accommodations and placement services. She has over 10 years of experience in the medical field and four years as a therapist. Cassandra specializes in Sex Offender Treatment focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), individual/group therapy, and aftercare services for parolees.
She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science/Community Relations and did postgraduate studies at Argosy University/Hawaii in Marriage & Family Therapy.
She currently resides in Honolulu with her son.
The programs she promotes are
• Healthy Marriages/Healthy Relationships,
• Incredible Years parenting classes,
• Leader In Me,
• and upcoming parenting classes for incarcerated parents.
Cassandra began her career in healthcare and transitioned to community outreach in the areas of counseling, home care, and accommodations and placement services. She has over 10 years of experience in the medical field and four years as a therapist. Cassandra specializes in Sex Offender Treatment focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), individual/group therapy, and aftercare services for parolees.
She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science/Community Relations and did postgraduate studies at Argosy University/Hawaii in Marriage & Family Therapy.
She currently resides in Honolulu with her son.
Verna
Verna
Verna's experience includes being
• a healthy marriage facilitator,
• emotional health mentor,
and trauma therapy program host.
She has served as a liaison in connecting individuals to support groups, counseling services, and church programs.
A single mother of three and caregiver to my ex-husband, Verna has firsthand experience in navigating challenging situations. Her diverse background demonstrates her commitment to promoting emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
• a healthy marriage facilitator,
• emotional health mentor,
and trauma therapy program host.
She has served as a liaison in connecting individuals to support groups, counseling services, and church programs.
A single mother of three and caregiver to my ex-husband, Verna has firsthand experience in navigating challenging situations. Her diverse background demonstrates her commitment to promoting emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
Chelsea
Chelsea
Chelsea was born and raised on O‘ahu and is a graduate of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.
She serves as a program specialist for Keiki O Ka 'Āina's Social Emotional Learning Foundations Grant.
Chelsea helps coordinate the Healthy Marriages program. and organizes the program's Ohana Wellness Checks.
Chelsea is trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Leader in Me and is certified in Trauma Informed Care.
Chelsea also serves as the administrative support for the grant and helps coordinate Keiki O Ka 'Āina's Laulima Giving Program.
She serves as a program specialist for Keiki O Ka 'Āina's Social Emotional Learning Foundations Grant.
Chelsea helps coordinate the Healthy Marriages program. and organizes the program's Ohana Wellness Checks.
Chelsea is trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Leader in Me and is certified in Trauma Informed Care.
Chelsea also serves as the administrative support for the grant and helps coordinate Keiki O Ka 'Āina's Laulima Giving Program.
"Happy marriages are based on a deep friendship, mutual respect and enjoyment of each others company."
John M. Gottman
OUR HOURS
Mon-Fri | 8am – 3pm
Sat-Sun | closed
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