Gomesy

Jackie Gomes is originally from the mainland. Being in a military family growing up, she was exposed to various places across the globe and US, giving her a well rounded sense of culture. Kumu Gomes has resided in Hawaii for over 10 years and has grown to love the aina along with her family. Kumu Gomes has been an educator for over 15 years with experience in public, private and charter schools. She obtained a Masters degree in Education from the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she graduated Summa Cum Laude as well as a Bachelor of Science in Science Education with a Biology Concentration from North Carolina State University. Her true passion is revealing the beauty of math and performing arts in our everyday lives.

In her lifetime, Kumu Gomes has given back her talents of singing, dancing and acting to students in public and private schools through teaching Performing Arts. She also enjoys doing volunteer work at the local veteran and nursing homes and performances for the kupuna.

Kumu Gomes is passionate about helping people, young and older, discover, learn and grow in their natural giftings.