Leisha Ann Higa
Teaching Portfolio
Professional Credentials
Committed to staying at the forefront of early childhood education practices, my active credentials include state licensing qualifications, advanced behavioral support, and data-driven assessment certifications.
Hawai'i DHS Registry (PATCH)
Qualifications:
Group Child Care Center Director/Teacher
Framework Tier:
Level 4.3 Framework Professional
Expiration:
Active/Continuous
Teaching Strategies GOLD®
Qualifications:
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten Certification
Framework Tier:
Interrater Reliability Certified
Expiration:
February 2028
American Heart Association
Qualifications:
Heartsaver Total First Aid, Child CPR, and AED
Framework Tier:
Pediatric Emergency Responder Certified
Expiration:
May 2027
Hawai'i Department of Health
Qualifications:
Certified State Food Safety Handler
Framework Tier:
Food Safety Education Program Graduate
Expiration:
February 2028