Felicia Geronimo Shares Positive Experiences with the Next Generation

Felicia Geronimo always enjoyed tending her garden when she was a little girl, but it took her a while to return to what she loves best and find her inner horticulturalist.

She initially embarked on a career as a dental assistant, but being around uneasy patients who didn’t want to be in a dentist chair, started to make her uneasy.

Felicia decided to return to school and find another career. Not knowing which direction her life would take, she enrolled in a horticulture class taught by Priscilla Miller at Leeward Community College. And the rest is history...(more).

Words of Advice for High School Students:

"Get to know your teachers and advisors. They can help you find a job or provide letters of recommendation. They are not just there to teach you or give you a grade. They want you to succeed. They have faith in you to excel. Your success is their success! It makes sense to start at Leeward Community College because it’s a smaller campus and teachers really know each other, and can take the time to know you." - Felicia Geronimo

Upcoming Events!

There are exciting agriculture-related events happening statewide. This is where you can find out what's happening. If you would like to contribute your organization's event to our calendar, please contact us.

Events:

Kāko’o ‘Ōiwi - Lo‘i Community Work Day

He'eia Wetland (Hoi) - Second Saturdays 8:30 am to noon. Put on your shoes or tabis and be prepared to get muddy! A water cooler will be provided, but bring your own water bottle or cup. A light lunch will be provided at the end of the day. Please RSVP at info@kakoooiwi.org

Science in Action

Science in Action gives high school students from grades 9 to12 access to UH Mānoa faculty and research facilities. Through hands-on activities and field trips, explore science fields such as botany, microbiological oceanography and marine biology. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

Summer Scholar Program

If you’re in grades 10 to 11, you can join the Summer Scholar Program and earn college credits during six weeks in the summer. Visit outreach.hawaii.edu or email ochelp@hawaii.edu.

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