Adriana Saggiomo

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Minor Psychology, Loyola University, New Orleans

With a lifelong passion for alternative education and six years of middle school teaching experience, Adriana is thrilled and honored to be a Namahana founding kumu. Adriana believes in creating an inclusive, engaging classroom that amplifies student voice and centers around the values of kindness and curiosity, and the practices of reflection and metacognition. She has taught in public and private schools across the country, as well as facilitated her own educational programs and summer camps here on Kauai. Outside of the classroom, Adriana enjoys growing food, surfing, paddling, reading, spending time with family, and playing with her dog, Ravioli.