Born in Tokyo, Japan, Mrs. Richmond moved to the Big Island in 1992 with her husband Tom. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of Hawaii, Hilo. She taught first grade and kindergarten at Waimea Elementary School, where she was the kindergarten grade level chair and served on the School Improvement Process Team. She joined the Parker faculty in 2011. “It is my goal to maintain high academic standards while providing a nurturing classroom environment, in which students can explore, grow, and wonder,” says Mrs. Richmond. Her personal interests include cheering for her son, Finn, and her daughter, Devon —both Parker students— at their sports events, and spending time with her family at the beach.