Our teachers are really special. We are able to have people teach from all over the globe. You can live in Hawaii and teach our students here on the mainland. They are using distance learning or online teaching. Or even a modification, that we really like, of homeschooling. We have teachers from all over the United States teaching students who want to get a US Graduation document. In other words, our students will be able to use this US Graduation Certificate everywhere.
Meet the Teachers of our Brainfood Academy
Our teachers are dedicated to our mission statement: i.e. We Strive to Teach and Educate our Students. They will not be indoctrinated to one belief or one idea. We will help them understand they have a voice. We will enable them to discern fact from opinion Teachers are dedicated to our mission here at Brainfood Academy. That mission states:
We strive to Teach and educate our students. They will not be indoctrinated to one idea or belief. We help them understand they have a voice. Enable them to discern fact from opinion. We will also provide them with the power to define and follow their ambitions and dreams.
With that being said, finding the right teachers for our platform was not easy. However, with patience and asking the right questions, we feel we have succeeded. As we launch our school, more teachers will be onboarded with the same core values to educate and not indoctrinate.
Here are the teachers who will start our school year here at Brainfood Academy:
Meet Dr. Hawkins
Dr. Cassandra Mmabatho Hawkins
“As a retired educator and entrepreneur, the quote by Fredrick Douglas, “ It is easier to build strong children than repair broken adults” has resonated for many years in the mind of Cassandra Mmabatho Hawkins. With over 29 years of experience in education, teaching Language Arts, and 11 years of mission work, Dr. Cassandra Hawkins was recognized as a VIP member in 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized).”
Thus, Using her degrees in Speech, Theatre, and Communications, she allows children to express themselves and stimulates their creativity to problem-solve. Since she is also a Minister, Cassandra Mmabatho Hawkins, Doctor of Ministry, also enjoys teaching bible stories and uses them to teach character development and help children grow spiritually. And, to top that all off, In addition to all she does, she is most excited about directing stage plays and musicals that teach children, teens, and young adults how to make the best choices in their lives.
Therefore, don’t wait to sign up with her classes, because they will fill quickly. Who doesn’t want to be in a school play!!
Ms Tulini: A special part of our Teachers at Brainfood Academy.
Mrs. Tulini
“I am a Special Education and General Education Teacher. Having taught 1st and 2nd grades in Special Education. As well as teaching Middle School Grades 4 and 5 in the school. I taught 9th and 10th Supplemental to support those who needed extra help. During the Pandemic I taught online with Google Classroom breakout rooms. I retired in June of 2022 from a school with the low-income families. Teaching all grades is something I love to do. Here at Brainfood Academy, I will be teaching 1-5 and HS Language Arts and Social Studies. Also, I will be teaching 3 and 4 SS and Science. And, if needed I will also be teaching 1-4 Math.”
So, if you are looking for a teacher who has the patience of a saint and all the resources and knowledge to find the way your child will experience learning to their highest degree, sign up with Mrs. Tulini.
Explore The Philosophy of Music With Mr. Cantu
Mr. Cantu
“I am Mr. Cantu and I am here to show the world of music. Music theory will show you where you can find music in everyday life. Music is all around you if you know where to look. And how to recognize it. Music theory is just the beginning of all that music encompasses.
My goal here at Brainfood Academy is to educate students and create engaging lessons in music. The main focus will be to instruct in learning how to read musical chords. I also will have a separate class for instruction in playing the guitar. By using my experience and knowledge in music, the student will be able to become skillfully proficient in the art of music.
As the creator and founder of Mariachi bands as a grade and credit in the State of Texas with my colleagues, I hope to show the love of music to my students of all ages.”
Again, here this teacher (who is a real sweetie. I know him.)
Wow, Mr. Cantu can teach and help your children to enjoy the music they are learning about. A class in guitar will also be available! How many of your children would love to learn the guitar?
Get Into Physics and Astronomy with Professor Jackson
Professor Ms. Jackson
“Hi, I’m Francine Jackson, and I will be introducing you to the world of physics. I am a professional astronomy educator, both teaching all ages and working in many different planetariums. My goal will be to show you that science isn’t just a “class,” and that it is a part of everything you do. Come, open your eyes, and enjoy the world of everyday science.
As an educator and Astronomy curator at Brown University, I hope to challenge and enlighten you in the world of Physics and Astronomy. The world is built on numbers. Let me show you how our universe is made up.”
I would have loved to have had a teacher who taught me about astronomy! She also will help your children that science is something that is all around us. That will open up the eyes of your children to the wonderful careers in science and encourage their minds to expand.!!
Teachers at Brainfood Academy: Ms. Starling
Ms. Starling
“I am a Graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in science. The majority of my experience is as a specialized teacher in the areas of reading and math at the elementary level. I love to be able to help students develop a love of reading and math! I will be teaching first graders reading and math skills.
In reading, I will cover Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Fluency, Handwriting, Grammar, and Punctuation. Math is where we will learn: Counting and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. In Fourth grade, I will be teaching math. Some of those skills include Numbers/Operations in Base Ten, Operations and algebraic Thinking, Numbers/Operations – Fractions and Decimals, Measurement and Data, Geometry, and Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving. I look forward to teaching your child in the future!”
This woman obviously knows a whole bunch about math and reading. Some of those things sound like “Wooow, I don’t know about that!” However, she does and she will help and guide your children into understand what all those mean. That is one of the wonderful things about online learning when you have had to rely on your own knowledge base for homeschooling. This is homeschooling that is taught at home by people who know how to impart their knowledge in a way your children will understand and enjoy.
History – Mr. Janecek Shows You History Is Fact
Mr. Janecek
Mr. Janecek says that we need to learn about our past in order to understand our present. Thus, we can then plan for our future. He does not change history to suit present day “thinking”. He will tell and teach the truth of what happened and discuss it with his students. And thus, learn from our mistakes as well as our accomplishments in the past.
He says, “It will also help us understand why things are happening today. I will engage our students in open conversation and learning about the past and present history. We will learn everything from the Renaissance to current events. I will be using facts and not opinions. Thus I will lead our students in their growing development of finding their own voice. As a result of learning to discern fact from opinion, they can better make decisions for themselves. Learning how to think for themselves as well as reason from facts given, will make our students better adults. Moreover, they will be a vital influence in our ever-changing world.”
His class sounds like a lot of fun!!
I can’t wait to see his lessons on the real history of this world. Not something that goes with a certain ideology. Just the facts, man!!
Learn to Sign and the Joy of Learning with Ms. Jay
Mrs. Jay Fish
“I talk with my hands!!! I love to teach and explore the world of learning. Although I have a special need to help me with my breathing, I hope to show my students that they are special too. With sign language and interactive teaching, I hope to show my students that there is the ability to learn in all things. In my class, my students will learn the joy and art of language. Explore the world of music. As well as learn how to communicate through sign language. Come on board with Brainfood Academy and let’s learn together.”
Mrs. Fish is wonderful to learn from:
Ms. Jay is a wonderful example of someone who has overcome a lot of challenges in life. She has obvious challenges with breathing, so she just got around that. I know her and she is a fun and interesting teacher.
Ms Wendy Naruse and Felix – Learn and Grow
Ms Wendy
“Hello everyone. My name is Ms Wendy. Felix and I will take you on an adventure of learning this year in Brainfood Academy. I received special education teacher training at University of Hawaii from 2018 to 2020 -worked with elementary grade students since 2017 -also obtained 3 years of tutoring experience in basic math and language arts -also taught Conversational Cantonese to Elementary grade children for 3 years. -and have 3 years of teaching experience using the online zoom platform
Fun facts about me.
- I am married
- I have 4 dogs and a cat.
- Loves to cook, sing karaoke, and play with my dogs.
- I live in Hawaii.
- I like to incorporate fun in my classroom to get students excited about learning.
- Favorite food: Sushi.
- Favorite color: green
- In Brainfood Academy, I will be teaching grade 1 math with my assistance Felix (a stuffed animal) Key topics that will be covered in this year will be:
- 1. Number sense and operations (counting, add, subtract, etc)
- 2. Measurement and data (compare and order objects, graphs and charts)
- 3. Geometry (2 and 3-dimensional shapes)
- 4. Patterns and Relationships (regarding numbers, shapes, objects, etc.)
Don’t Be A Victim To Math – Mr. Hamilton Will Show You How
Mr. Corey Hamilton
When we were talking with Mr. Hamilton, he was saying that Math seems to be the culprit in many students’ educational lives. However, Mr. Hamilton has the key. “He said he will show you how to use your “brain power” to overcome the stigma of mathphobia. By showing you the fundamentals of math, you will know the joys of numbers. Math is everywhere. In all the things that we do. From growing our food to daily activities, math is a necessity in our lives. He is on a mission to show you how to enjoy math. Not to let it rule you. He is here to show you how to break down the essential elements in math and remove the phobia of math. From basic math and algebra all the way to trigonometry, he will help you conquer the world of math.”
We actually have more teachers, but this page is getting long, so I will tell you more on another page.
To see the schedule of classes, times and subjects, click the button below. As more teachers and subjects come available, this list will be updated:
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We are really happy with our beginning staff. We will be adding more as we need more. At this time, we are also adding tutors to make sure our students do as well as they can in school. This will ensure their education is the best it can be!! If you want to learn more go to our Parent Link here.
Or if you are interested in becoming a teacher yourself with us, please send your resume here: Be sure to add to this form that you were referred by Toni Thomas. Thank You.