Hi! I’m Christina. I’m an English teacher in Honolulu. I also like running, fitness, acting,  and yoga. I write about race relations, culture, education, or fitness for the most part.

I’ve been lucky enough to write for some other fabulous sites, like Teaching Tolerance,  Honolulu Civil Beat, TeacherPop, and APM’s OnBeing. I’m also a blogger for EdWeek Teacher.

Pertinent Stats

• English Teacher at Punahou Schools
• Mexipina (Mexicana-Filipina)
• SoCal born and bred, now calling O‘ahu home
• Likes most fitness things (yoga, CrossFit), but mostly endurance running.
• INFP
• Actress represented by Kathy Muller.
• Interests: education, educolor, running, reading, storytelling, yoga, AAPI/Latin@ issues and identity, cheeseburgers, memes, good puns, social media.

Fellowships and Projects

• NEH “Re-Enchanting Nature” Seminar, Summer 2017
• NEA Teacher Leadership Initiative, 2014-2015
• Hope Street Group Hawai‘i Fellowship, 2015-2017
• Teach For America Education 4 Justice Cohort Leader, (2015-2016)
• Educolor Movement Collective Member

Research, Education, Certifications

• Yoga (RYT 200 Certified, Core Power Yoga)
• Hawai‘i Secondary English Credential
• USC 2009: BA English, BA Theatre
• LMU 2011: MA-Ed, focus on Digital Education
• Teach For America, LA 2009
• Undergraduate Research: Queer Lit love stories
• Masters Research: Coming Out process via comic books

Race and Fitness Stats

2016 Race Schedule

• Sept. 2016: Kauai
• Dec. 2016: Honolulu

2015 Race Schedule

• Aug. 2015: Spartan Trifecta Weekend (Beast, 3rd Place F25-29. Race Report)
• Sept. 2015: Kauai (4:07, 9th Female Overall, 2nd F25-29. Race Report)
• Sept. 2015: Maui (DNR)
• Dec. 2015: CIM (Race Report)
• Dec. 2015: Honolulu (Race Report)

Marathon Stats

• LA Marathon (2010, 2011, 2012 | CR 4:24)
• SF Marathon (2010 | 4:24)
• Maui Marathon (2014 | 4:18)
• Honolulu Marathon (2014, 2015 | CR 4:04:49)
• Kauai Marathon (2015 | 4:07, 2nd in division)
• California International Marathon (2015 | Race PR 3:50)