Don\'t Box Me In: Ms. Celeste and Teen Wise

Ms. Celeste is passionate about offering alternative problem-solving techniques and creating positive projects for teenagers. One of her own projects is the book Teenwise, which we will discuss on the program.

Celeste Gonsalves

Ms. Celeste M. Gonsalves(Ms. Celeste) was born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii. She has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Resources from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University of Hawaii. Ms. Celeste also successfully raised a daughter as a single parent from the time she was three months old. Her daughter is a recent graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has relocated to the Continental United States to explore her career options.



Ms. Celeste strongly believes in giving back to the community,especially targeting underprivileged and underserved youth and teens in her home state of Hawaii. She plans on implementing scholarship and innovative programs for this particular demographic in the near future. Making a difference and guiding preteens and teenagers to make wise choices are what she is truly passionate about.

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