'OHANA EVENTS

New Parents Welcome Reception: All parents of new incoming students to 'Iolani School are invited to a welcome reception on campus that takes place at 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: Carla Stroh-Palalay
President Elect: TBD
Immediate Past President: Shellie Usami
Treasurer: Wendy Suetsugu
Secretaries: Ethel Chun and Yang Shin

COMMITTEES

Technology Support: Nan Ketpura-Ching
Special Events: Carla Stroh-Palalay
Open Houses: Judy Nako
Grandparent Relations: Christy Nishita
College Life After 'Iolani: Erica Kaneshiro and Shellie Usami

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Timothy Cottrell, Head of School
Dr. Aster Chin, Dean of Upper School
Mrs. Melanie Pfingsten, Dean of Lower School
Mrs. Natalie Hansen, Assistant Dean of Lower School
Mrs. Kim Gennaula, Executive Director of Advancement
Mrs. Toby Morioka, 'Iolani 'Ohana Liaison

CONTACT

liaison@iolani.org
(808) 943-2322

Being a part of the 'Iolani 'Ohana is a wonderful opportunity to get actively involved in our community. It’s also a great way to develop lasting relationships with the families in your child’s grade while providing an important service to the school. Please consider sharing your time and talents by volunteering with the 'Iolani 'Ohana. To learn more about becoming a member of 'Ohana or other parent volunteer opportunities, please contact the 'Ohana Liaison at liaison@iolani.org.

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

The 'Iolani 'Ohana class representatives oversee the planning of parent and family events and coordination of parent involvement in social activities and programs. These representatives willingly share their talents and time to assist with mission of the 'Iolani 'Ohana and also serve as liaisons between the administration and parent community regarding school initiatives and projects. 

Class of 2034 (Kindergarten)
Kara Cachola, Andrew Chen, & Lisa Oshiro-Tamura

Class of 2033 (Grade 1)
Rochelle Dela Cruz, Keith Emerson, & Sara Yamamoto

Class of 2032 (Grade 2)
Rhiana Lau & Sei Lee

Class of 2031 (Grade 3)
Dianne Arakaki, Honey Maltin-Wisot, &                       Shannon Stoddard

Class of 2030 (Grade 4)
Jenni Imai-Lau & Maria Penn

Class of 2029 (Grade 5)
Katra Cuskaden & Jeri Nihei

Class of 2028 (Grade 6)
Melanie Mizumoto & Lihn Owen

Class of 2027 (Grade 7)
Christopher Chun & Rhoda Fukushima

Class of 2026 (Grade 8)
Jennifer Cruz & Sheri Tamamoto

Class of 2025 (Grade 9)
Emma Boland, Jan Lee, & Nani Shimabuku

Class of 2024 (Grade 10)
Lianne Iwanaga-Ohashi, Wendy Kaneda, &                      Lori Kiyota-Ciboch

Class of 2023 (Grade 11)
Lynn Araki-Regan & Lisa Tamura Tanoue

Class of 2022 (Grade 12)
Stacy Jim On, Leigh Jusuf, & Judy Nako