UH Manoa Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching
Manoa’s Meritorious Teachers
Katrina-Ann Kapa Oliveira
Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language
Katrina-Ann Kapa Oliveira is an assistant professor and interim director of the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. Oliveira’s strong knowledge of Hawaiian combined with her superior knowledge of Hawaiian language pedagogy makes her one of the best language teachers on campus.
As an educator, she seeks to nurture young scholars so that they too may establish their own roots and create niches of knowledge for themselves, their families and their communities.
As a teacher and mentor of both undergraduate and graduate students, Oliveira engages students to think critically about their application of Hawaiian language and knowledge with a strong emphasis on contextual learning.
She developed and administered a highly successful summer immersion program for Hawaiian language students from across the UH system.
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching recognizes Manoa faculty members who have made significant contributions to teaching and student learning.
Select a recipient for more about that individual or view winners from 2002–2006.
