Author: lavagal

Hawaii Kai wife and mom. Melanoma Stage 3a Cancer survivor. English Language Arts teacher, English Learners Coordinator, and Paraprofessional Tutor. Super sub teacher. Dormant triathlete. Road cyclist and Masters swimmer. Gardener. Mrs. Fixit. Random dancer. Music Curator. A teenager trapped in an aging body. Did you know 60 is the new 40? It is.

And the results are in!


I’m pleased to report that my daughter Sophie, aka Kid1, came in second place in the 53rd annual Hawaii Science and Engineering Fair, which was held at the Hawaii Convention Center earlier this week. Her project was called 50 Million Years Ahead, and expanded on the Pangea Theory, plate tectonics and earthquakes. My theory is… Continue reading And the results are in!