Emily Pepitone

After earning my English degree through Nichols College while simultaneously teaching at a charter school on the island of Maui, my teaching career began to grow roots. Currently, I will be teaching AP Language and 11th-grade English at Maui High School during the 2023-2024 school year. I've worked with a variety of grade levels ranging from 7th grade to 12th grade and have taught Humanities, Creative Writing, and English for over 6 years. In 2019, I completed a master's program in education with a specialization in globalization at Moreland University. In the classroom, I prioritize indigenous perspectives, social and emotional learning, climate action, and place-based, problem-based, and project-based learning. I reside on the island of Maui and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with community partners and non-profits to create lessons that will have a long-term impact on my student's education, their communities, and the environment. During my free time, I like to go hiking, snorkeling, read books, and discover the outdoors with the adorable pups at Maui Humane Society.