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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Woodinville HS CERT Final.
By P. Ducey
Teen CERT is the same as the CERT course that most of us take. The big difference is that it's taught in smaller chunks, and it takes a semester to learn. Woodinville High School offers a Teen CERT class as an elective, and it is a very popular class. Danna Kapacinksas, a Master CERT Instructor, has two full classes in her Emergency Management Program, which means that every semester, she has to put on a CERT Final Simulation for up to 60 students, and she has only two hours to do it and work within the school schedule.
NEMCo is happy to support this program. Danna is teaching well over 100 new CERTs every year, and they live right here in our community. This is a fun afternoon working with young people. The next Woodinville HS CERT Final is in late May, why don't you come on out?
Danna Kapacinskas is a dedicated educator and CERT instructor at Woodinville High School in Washington State. With extensive experience in teaching emergency preparedness to high school students, Danna has developed innovative methods to engage youth in community resilience efforts. Her approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning and teamwork, ensuring students gain confidence in their ability to respond to emergencies. In addition to teaching, Danna is passionate about fostering partnerships between schools and local emergency services. She has previously presented on educational strategies for youth preparedness and is eager to share her expertise with a broader audience.