Naomi Tachera, EdD, BCBA, LBA
Instructor
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Naomi Tachera was born and raised in Waimea, Hawai?i, and proud to be part of the first graduating class of Kanu o ka ?Aina, NCPCS. She is a licensed Special Education Teacher and a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), holding a master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Indigenous and Educational Leadership.
Naomi served in Hawai?i’s educational community for more than 23 years, working across early childhood education through higher education. Currently, working in the Hawai'i Department of Education as a District Office Teacher (DOT) with the Intensive Program Support Section (IPSS). She also continues to teach online/evening courses at the University of Hawai?i at Manoa’s Special Education program, where she prepares future SPED teachers and trainees in behavior analysis to support students with extensive support needs. Her approach is rooted in culturally sustaining pedagogy while ensuring that practices remain research-driven and effective for all students.