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Staff Spotlight: Liza Canuela (Kapolei High)

Close up Kapolei High Liza Canuela school food services manager

Liza Canuela

Poʻo inoa: Luna Hana Meaʻai Kula
Paena hana: Kula Kiekie o Kapolei
Nā makahiki ma HIDOE: 30 years
Nā makahiki ma ke kūlana: 8 years 

Q: He aha kāu mau hana mua?
A: Ordering food inventory and school meal menu planning.

Nīnau: ʻO ka māhele punahele e pili ana i ka hana?
A: Working with my staff and working with kids.

Nīnau: ʻO ka hapa nui loa e pili ana i kāu kūlana?
A: Getting students to eat lunch at school instead of getting their lunches elsewhere. 

Nīnau: He aha kāu ʻōlelo aʻo no ka poʻe e noʻonoʻo nei i kēia kūlana?
A: I would encourage anyone wanting to be a School Food Services Manager to take the time to learn from your current managers. After I learn new things, I always try to teach them to my staff. It’s always good to learn everything from cooking to baking. 

Nīnau: Pehea kāu kuleana e kākoʻo ai i ka holomua haumāna?
A: Having students eat well helps them succeed in school.