‘Iolani ‘Ohana (Parent Organization)

The ‘Iolani ‘Ohana, a parent organization, offers opportunities for ‘Iolani parents to be informed and involved in their student's education by providing programs and activities that foster relationships and promote continued interaction within the ‘Iolani community.

‘Iolani is a Hawaiian word which means "heavenly hawk." ‘Io is a Hawaiian Hawk that is a highly regarded figure in Hawaiian legend and culture.

Today, the ‘io live on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii.

The ‘Iolani ‘Ohana logo depicts two ‘io. The parent ‘io is depicted in black with wings spread to embrace and guides its fledgling shadowed in white. The parent-child-teacher relationship is represented by the three-layered wingspan. Working together to nurture this is our ‘Ohana.

‘OHANA EVENTS

New Parents Welcome Reception

  • A welcome reception for parents with students who are new to ‘Iolani prior to the start of each school year.

College Life After ‘Iolani

  • A unique event that provides an opportunity for ‘Iolani seniors and their parents to receive first-hand information about the transition to college life from a panel for recent ‘Iolani graduates and former and/or current parents.


EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

President: Shellie Usami
President Elect: TBD
Immediate Past President: Lauren Dawson
Treasurer: Melanie Mizumoto
Secretaries: Beth Iwata & Cyd Shizuru

COMMITTEES

Technology Support: Nan Ketpura-Ching
Special Events: Kim Iinuma & Carla Stroh-Palalay
Lower and Upper School Open House: TBD
Grandparent Relations: Christy Nishita
College Life After 'Iolani: TBD

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Timothy Cottrell, Head of School
Dr. Karen Neitzel, Associate Head of School
Dr. Aster Chin, Dean of Upper School
Mr. Zachary Linnert, Dean of Lower School
Mrs. Linda B. Look, Dean of Lower School
Mrs. Kim Gennaula, Executive Director of Advancement
Mr. John Tamanaha, Director of Interactive Media
Mrs. Toby Morioka, ‘Iolani ‘Ohana Liaison

CONTACT

liaison@iolani.org
(808) 943-2322


CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

Generally there are two to three ‘Ohana Representatives for each class. These volunteer representatives assist with class events, coordinate programs, and share ideas that are meaningful to the ‘Iolani community. The representatives willingly share their talents, time and efforts to ensure that ‘Iolani parents stay informed and involved in their child’s school experience.

Class of 2031 (Kindergarten)
Eric Heenan, Jeanilou Maschhoff, Leigh Morrison

Class of 2030 (First Grade)
Kimberly Tengan, Leilani Young

Class of 2029 (Second Grade)
Ruthie Nishikawa, Joanna Kobayashi

Class of 2028 (Third Grade)
Yang Shin, Jennifer Weldon

Class of 2027 (Fourth Grade)
Denise Miyahara, Suzette Leong

Class of 2026 (Fifth Grade)
Tiffany Molina, John Tamanaha

Class of 2025 (Sixth Grade)
Jessica Campuspos, Katie Chun, Jeani Jow

Class of 2024 (Seventh Grade)
Arnel Dimagiba, Lisa Oshiro-Tamura

Class of 2023 (Eighth Grade)
Jennifer Cruz, Lisa Tamura-Tanoue

Class of 2022 (Freshman)
Kathryn Fujioka-Imai, Lynn Garcia

Class of 2021 (Sophomore)
Michael Chang, Tami Faumuina

Class of 2020 (Junior)
Lisa Tengan, Lynn Yamada

Class of 2019 (Senior)
Pamela Maeda, Maria Villano