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Faculty & Staff Listings - 2020-21 School Year
Administrators
Timothy R. Cottrell
Head of School
Syracuse University, B.S.
Princeton University, M.A., Ph.D.
Allison M. Blankenship
Director of External Education Programs
University of California, San Diego, B.A.
B. Tate Brown
Dean of Students
Claremont McKenna College, B.A.
Kelly Chandler
Associate Dean of Residential Life
Vanderbilt University, B.A.
University of Pennsylvania, M.S.
Aster Chin
Dean of Upper School
University of California, Davis, B.S.
Columbia University, M.I.A. (Master of International Affairs), Ph.D.
Cathy Lee Chong
Director of Special Publications and ‘Iolani School Bulletin Editor
University of Washington, B.A., B.A.
Todd R. Fleming
Director of College Counseling
Carleton College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Staci M. Fujikawa
Director of Human Resources
University of Hawai’i, B.A.
William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D.
Kim Gennaula
Executive Director of Advancement
University of Texas, Austin, B.J.
John Gordon
Dean of Residential Life
Hamilton College, B.A.
Concordia University, M.Ed.
Reid A. Gushiken
Chief Financial Officer
University of Washington, B.A.
University of Wisconsin, Graduate School of Banking
Natalie S. Hansen
Director of Special Programs
University of California, Davis, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Michelle Hee
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Wheaton College, B.A.
Vicki M.A. Higashihara
Director of Counseling
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.
Raquel H.K. Leong
Director of Admission
Colorado College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Zachary R. Linnert
Dean of Lower School
University of Notre Dame, B.A.
Columbia University, M.A., M.Ed.
Wendell B.W. Look
Co-Director of Athletics
Boise State University, B.S.
Maurice P. Maggiolino
Co-Director of Athletics
Ithaca College, B.S.
The State University of New York, Cortland, M.S.
Edwin S. Maruyama
Co-Director of Athletics
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Kelly M.F. Monaco
Director of Admission
University of Oregon, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.B.A.
Kimberly Nguyen
Director of Residential Admissions
Muhlenberg College, B.A.
Lianne Pang
Director of Library Services
University of Hawai’i, B.S.
University of Washington, M.L.I.S.
Kevin M. Pease
Director of Performing Arts
Northwestern University, B.M.
Eric D. Perkins
Interim Associate Dean of Lower School
University of California, Davis, B.S.
Melanie Pfingsten
Dean of Studies
Dartmouth College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Matthew Rinkin
Director of Residential Summer Programs
University of New England, Australia, B.Ed.
Scott Weaver
ITS Manager
Computer Learning Center, PA, A.A.
Erik M. Yamamoto
Associate Dean of Students
Claremont McKenna College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed
Lower School Faculty
Lyndsey Ann M. Arakawa
Grade 6
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Marci Awaya
Grade 3
Creighton University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.A.
Kori C. Briones
Grade 1
Loyola Marymount University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Aaron W. Chaney
Grade 6
University of Santa Barbara, B.S.
University of California, Los Angeles, M.A.
Colleen Fujikawa-Chang
Grade 1
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
University of Phoenix, M.Ed.
Nicole Kajiyama Charos
Kindergarten
University of Southern California, B.S.
University of California, Los Angeles, M.Ed.
Bonny L. Chikamori
Grade 1
Chaminade University, B.S.
University of Phoenix, M.S.
Jessica Chiu
Kindergarten
University of Colorado, Boulder, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
David R. Chun
Grade 5
Pacific Lutheran University, B.Ed.
Cynthia A.Y. Chung
Grade 2
Stanford University, B.A.
University of Michigan, M.A.
Shelby Cotham
Grade 4 (one year)
Chaminade University, B.S.
Wendy Fujimoto Dantas
Grade 6 (one year)
Claremont McKenna College, B.A.
Hawai‘i Pacific University, M.A.
Rosa Dayao
Second Grade
University of the Pacific, B.A., M.A.
Steven T. Doi
Grade 4
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
The Ohio State University, M.A.
Deborah K. Duval
Grade 6
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Robin S.L. Dyrensborg
Grade 6
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Helen A. Edamura
Grade 2
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Jennifer C. Emde
Grade 1
University of Puget Sound, B.A.
Michael Fricano II
Technology Integration Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Erin Fujikawa
Kindergarten
California State University, Long Beach, B.A.
University of Phoenix, M.Ed.
Catherine L.K. Fuller
Grade 6
Occidental College, B.A.
Kate Gavrilchik
Kindergarten
Pratt Institute, B.F.A.
Baruch College, M.S.
Randolyn Grobe
Grade 1 (fall semester)
University of Puget Sound, B.S.
Daisy R. Heimerdinger
Grade 4
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Robin K.N. Hiraki
Grade 5
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Columbia University, M.A.
Tobi Hirata
Kindergarten
Kapiolani Community College, A.A.
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Krislyn Hong
Grade 2
University of Hawaiʻi, B.Ed.
Michigan State University, M.A.
Robyn K. Ide
Grade 5
University of the Pacific, B.A.
Kristi K.O. Kai
Grade 3
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Eric Kam
Grade 6 (one year)
University of Hawaiʻi, B.Ed.
Deanne K.C. Kanekuni
Counseling and Guidance
Lewis and Clark College, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Jessica Katayama
Grade 1 Substitute, Lower School Online Teacher (one year)
University of Hawaiʻi, B.S.
Lesley A. Kawahara
Grade 2
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Megan Kawatachi
Grade 5 (one year)
Brown University, B.A.
Columbia University, M.A., M.Ed.
Addie C. Kim
Grade 4
Seattle University, B.A.
Lewis and Clark College, M.A.
Daryl A. Kobata
Grade 6
California State University, Los Angeles, B.S.
Jennifer Lee
Grade 2
Montclair State University, B.A., M.Ed.
Jewel M.B. Lee
Kindergarten
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Lori Lum
Grade 1
Northwest Christian University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Susan M. Maeda
Grade 3
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Kryn Masutani
Physical Education (spring semester)
San Jose State University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.A.
Linda M.L. Miyata
Religion
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Jami J. Muranaka
Science
University of California, Los Angeles, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Tara Lyn Nakamoto
Design Lab
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Chaminade University, M.Ed.
Lindsey N. Rabe
Music
Towson University, B.S.
Elizabeth C. Reilley
Art
Rutgers University, B.A.
University of Miami, M.Ed.
Lauree T. Sakaida
Grade 3
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Erin J. E. Sayegusa
Grade 1
California State University, Fresno, B.L.S.
Chaminade University, M.Ed.
Jamie K. Shoma Loo
Counseling and Guidance
Loyola Marymount University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.C.P.
Lisa L. Simon
Performing Arts
University of California, Irvine, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Joseph A. Smeraldi
Art
The State University of New York, Purchase, B.F.A.
Pratt Institute, M.S.T.
Ivan K. Suzuki
Physical Education
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Katherine H. Tierney
Science
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., M.Ed.
Katherine S. Warner
Science
University of Redlands, B.A.
Kate Wong-Gavrilchik
Kindergarten
Pratt Institute, B.F.A.
Baruch College, M.S.
Tyler Yamamoto
Kindergarten
University of Northern Colorado, B.A.
Sarah Yani
Grade 6 (fall semester)
University of Southern California, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.Ed.
Dean I. Yonamine
Grade 6
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Krysti Lyn Yoshimura
Kindergarten
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.L.I.S.
Ian Young
Physical Education (one year)
Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.Ed.
William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D.
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, L.L.M.
Upper School Faculty
Curtis K. Abe
Performing Arts
University of North Texas, B.M.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Susan M.U. Akamine
World Language - Japanese
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.
Tomoko Akemoto
World Language - Japanese
Seinan Gakuin University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Aldene P. Albinio
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
John S. Alexander
Performing Arts
George Washington University, B.A.
Sara Allan
Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.S.
Gratz College, M.Ed.
Michael A. Among
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
Jeff Andrews
English
State University of New York College, B.S., M.S.
Ernette L. Au
Mathematics/Psychology
San Jose State College, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.A.
Jennifer Baker
Mathematics
Shippensburg University, B.S.
Luz-Marina Barnard
World Language - Spanish
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional, Bogota, Colombia, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Andrea L. Barnes
Science
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
Yuki M. Basso
English
Boston College, B.A.
Loyola Marymount University, M.A.
Risa Beer
iDepartment
Stanford University, B.A.
John W. Bickel
History
College of William & Mary, B.A.
University of California, Berkeley, M.A.
Richard Bilenchi
Science (one year)
Hillsdale College, B.S.
Rebus N. Bonning
History
Santa Clara University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Steven S. Borick
Science
Oberlin College, B.A.
Princeton University, Ph.D.
Gregory Bowman
Religion
Salisbury State University, B.A.
University of Maryland, M.A.
Mark E. Brasher
History
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Christopher M. Butler
iDepartment
University of Arkansas, B.S.
Sophie Bretel Conger
World Language - French
Université Haute Bretagne, Rennes, France
Eckerd College, M.A.
C. Lehua Carvalho
Performing Arts
Hālau Hula Puka‘ikapuaokalani
Yvonne L. Chan
Science
Pomona College, B.A.
University of British Columbia M.S.
Stanford University, Ph.D.
Jennifer S. Chen
Math
University of Pennsylvania, B.S.E., M.S.E.
Holly E. Chung
Art
University of Hawai‘i, B.F.A., M.Ed.
Lisa Cockett
Mathematics
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
Samuel A. Cropsey
Mathematics
Pomona College, B.A.
Manny S. Dayao III
Performing Arts
University of the Pacific, B.M.
Boston Conservatory, M.M.
Robert W. Duval
Performing Arts
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., M.F.A.
Martin C. Emde
iDepartment
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Theresa D. Falk
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Eastern Michigan University, M.A.
Sara L. Finnemore
Science
Williams College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
A. Kimi Frith
History
Columbia University, B.A.
Pamela K.G. Fujinaka
Science
University of Hawai‘i, B.S., B.Ed.
Kathleen Goto
Mathematics (fall semester)
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed.
Peter J. Greenhill
English
Princeton University, B.A.
Joseph R. Guillou
Mathematics
Saint Mary’s University, B.A.
Winona State University, B.S.
University of Iowa, M.S.
Katharine Hafner
Performing Arts
Eastman School of Music, B.M.
Indiana University, M.M.
Paul P. Heimerdinger
Science
Northern Illinois University, B.S.
Northwestern University, M.A.T.
Anna Heshiki
iDepartment
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
University of New South Wales, M.S.
Frederick W. Heyler
Science
Stanford University, B.A.S., M.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Mary C. Hicks
Performing Arts
University of Massachusetts, B.M.
University of Hawai‘i, M.M.
Jade C. Higa
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Duquesne University, M.A., Ph.D.
Michelle C.K. Hill
English
Lewis and Clark College, B.A.
Columbia University, M.A.
Tanwen (Ivy) Hou
World Language - Chinese
National Taiwan University of Science & Technology, B.A.
The University of Texas, Austin, M.A.
Carey S. Inouye
iDepartment/Science
Ripon College, A.B.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S., Ph.D.
Chiharu Iwamoto
World Language - Japanese
University of Kitakyushu, B.A.
Hawai‘i Pacific University, M.A.
R. Ryan Johnson
Art (one year)
Virginia Commonwealth University, B.F.A.
Sarah Johnson
History
Reed College, B.A.
Christeana M.K. Jones
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.
Julia Kameron
Mathematics
University of Buffalo, B.A.
Rutgers University, M.A.
Nan Ketpura-Ching
Science
University of California, San Diego, B.S.
University of California, Los Angeles, M.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Adrian Khactu
English
Stanford University, B.A.
Temple University, M.A.
Richie H. Kibota
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M,Ed.
Gilson E. Killhour
iDepartment
University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Jena T. Kline
Mathematics
College of St. Catherine, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S., M.Ed.
Jarrett Ku Koanui-Souza
Performing Arts
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
Sheri Ann C. Kobata
Mathematics
Biola University, B.S.
Darin M. Kohara
Science
University of Colorado, B.S
Jacquelin T. Kojima
Japanese
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A.
Ian K.T. Kusao
Science
Pomona College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S. Ph.D.
George Fox University, M.S.
Michael F. LaGory
English
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Ryan R. LeBeau
Mathematics
The State University of New York, Buffalo, B.S.
Edward H. Lee
English
Emory University, B.A.
Northwestern University, M.M.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.; Ph.D.
Lara K. Lee
Mathematics/Science
University of Puget Sound, B.S.
University of Denver, M.B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, Ph.D.
Ai-ju (Rebecca) Lin
World Language - Chinese
Providence University (Taiwan), B.A.
Donald Marshall
Mathematics
United States Naval Academy
Rutgers University, B.S.
Charles E. Martin
Physical Education
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
David K. Masunaga
Mathematics
Northwestern University, B.A.
Harvard University, Ed.M.
Kristin Y. Masunaga
Physical Education
Colorado College, B.A.
Hawai’i Pacific University, M.Ed.
American Public University, M.S.
Patricia Matanza
World Language - Spanish (fall semester)
Wellesley College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Sarah G. McCormick
English
Hamilton College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Calvin McMillin
English
Oklahoma State University, B.A., B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
University of California, Santa Cruz, Ph.D.
Maria Guia S. Melo
World Language - Spanish
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
William W. Milks
History
George Washington University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.B.A.
Debbie S. Millikan
iDepartment
University of California, San Diego, B.S.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California, San Diego, Ph.D.
Kathryn A. Mitchell
Science
University of Hawai‘i, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Joseph K. Monaco
Mathematics
Pomona College, B.S.
Chaminade University, M.Ed.
William K. Monaco
History
Occidental College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Malia Morales
World Language - Hawaiian
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, B.A.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, M.A., M.L.I.S.
Lauren N. Morimoto
History
The Colorado College, B.A.
Russell D. Motter
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Daniel Muenzer
English
St. Johnʻs College, B.A.
Xavier University, M.A.
Lynn K. Muramaru
Performing Arts
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Southern Oregon University, M.S.
Heather T. Muraoka
History
University of Puget Sound, B.A.
The Ohio State University, M.A., M.Ed.
Ashley Murray
English
Furman University, B.F.A.
Columbia University, M.F.A.
Rhonda D. Nagao
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Erin Y. Nagoshi
Mathematics
Colorado State University, B.S., M.S.
Douglas C. Nakoa
Physical Education
University of Montana, B.A.
Ryler J. Nielsen
Japanese
Brigham Young University, B.A., M.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Kathleen W. Nirei
Mathematics
University of San Francisco, B.S.
Stanford University, M.A.
Tora M.E. Nishimiya
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
Kainoa E. Obrey
Physical Education
Brigham Young University, B.S.
Cy H. Ohta
History
Santa Clara University, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Cyrenne H. Okimura
Performing Arts
University of Hawai‘i, B.F.A., M.A.
Jacqueline A.K. Okumura
iDepartment and Math
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A.; P.B.C.T.E.-Sec.
Clint Onigama
Math
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Dena M. Ono
Science
Santa Clara University, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S.
Debra M.L. Otsu
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Miho E. Pagliarini
World Language - Japanese
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed, M.Ed.
Yakshi Palmer
English
Pomona College, B.A.
Endicott College, M.Ed.
Michael T. Park
Mathematics
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Jeffrey E. Pearson
World Language - Latin
Villanova University, B.A.
University of Cambridge, M.Phil.
University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D.
Alexander Peña
Performing Arts - Director of Orchestra
Eastman School of Music, B.A., M.A.
Melissa D. Perkins
History
Georgetown University, B.A.
University of California, Berkeley, M.A.; Ph.D.
Catherine M. Pettit
World Language - French
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Alexandra W. Pleus
Science
Princeton University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S.
Lisa M. Preston
World Language - Spanish
Middlebury College, B.A., M.A.
Karen L. Roberts
World Language - Latin
Oberlin College, B.A.
Northwestern University, Ph.D.
Ryan K.C. Roberts
Art
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Thomas M. Robinson
Religion
Flagler College, B.A.
Florida State University, M.A.
Scott W. Rountree
Science
Cornell University, B.S.
The State University of New York, Cortland, M.S.
James M. Rubasch
Mathematics
University of Wisconsin, B.S.
Reid R. Sagawa
Guidance
Whittier College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Andrew H. Sakaguchi
Musical Theater
Hawaii State Theatre Council Po'okela Awards for Direction, Choreography, and Performance
Kristi K. Sakaguchi
Mathematics
University of Northern Colorado, B.A.
Ryan S. Sasaki
Mathematics
Willamette University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i M.Ed.
Jessica Lynn S. Saylors
Science
Princeton University, B.S.
Kyla Shaw
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Teresa P.Y. Shimamoto
Science
University of Washington, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Stephanie Simms
Science
University of San Diego, B.S.
University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering, M.S.
Jennifer B. Stevens
World Language - French
University of Colorado, B.A.
University of New Mexico, M.A.
Alan K. Suemori
History
Columbia University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.P.H., M.Ed.
Corey Sumida
Math
University of California, Los Angeles, B.S.
Lance A. Suzuki
History
Claremont McKenna College, B.A.
Stanford University, M.A.
Ngan-Ha Ta
World Language - Chinese
California State University, Long Beach, B.A.
National Taiwan Normal University, M.A.
Lance H. Takeuchi
Mathematics
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Patti Anne Tamura
History
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Dana J. Tano
Mathematics
University of Redlands, B.A.
Delbert M. Tengan
Physical Education
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.S.
Robin D. Tokin
Mathematics
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Loyola Marymount University, M.Ed.
Ann S. Tomatani
World Language - Japanese
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.Ed.
Bertha I. Tomiyasu
Science
Boston University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Evan N. Tottori
Art
Rochester Institute of Technology, School for American Crafts, B.F.A.
Indiana University, M.F.A.
Bonnie Traymore
History
Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A., Ph.D.
Lisa-Anne Tsuruda
English
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Janis R.F. Uehara
Art
Arizona State University, B.F.A.
Alison M. Uyehara Ngo
Art
Washington University, B.F.A.
Meliame Uyema
Mathematics
Brigham Young University, B.S.
Zack VanKirk
Science
The State University of New York, Geneseo, B.A.
University of Delaware, M.S.
Catherine C. Waidyatilleka
English
Colby College, B.A.
Stanford University, M.A.
Valparaiso University, M.A.
Laura L.C. Wang
English
Washington University in St. Louis, A.B.
Harvard University, M.A., Ph.D.
Peter S. Webb
English
Syracuse University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
University of Michigan, Ph.D.
Joan M. Wehrman
Performing Arts
University of Wisconsin, B.M.
Eastman School of Music, M.A.
Chase J.H. Wiggins
English
Willamette University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A.
Joseph D. Won
English
Princeton University, A.B.
University of Michigan, J.D., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Taylor M. Wong
Art and iDepartment
University of Colorado, B.A., B.Env.D.
Reid Wyatt
History
Grinnell College, B.A.
Brandeis University, M.A.T.
Nancy Wysard
World Language - Spanish
Honolulu Community College, A.A.
University of Hawaiʻi , B.Ed., M.A.
Gabriel M. Yanagihara
iDepartment
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Jon Yasuda
World Language - Hawaiian
Northern Arizona University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Alan C. Yeh
Mathematics
Biola University, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Amy T. Yonashiro
Mathematics
Colorado College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Michelle J.T. Yoshioka
Science
University of Hawai‘i, B.S., M.S.
Nathan C.H. Zee
English
Santa Clara University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.A., Ph.D.
Nina Zhou
History
Pomona College, B.A.
Chaplains
Professional Staff
Jennifer Agena
Upper School Librarian
University of Hawaiʻi, B.A., M.Ed.T, M.L.I.S.
Jo Ann Agena
Library Technician
Leilani K. Ahina-Dawson
Director of Social Emotional Health
University of Washington, B.A.
Southern Illinois University, M.A.
Argosy University, Psy.D.
Dominic H. Ahuna
Athletics - Conditioning Coach
University of Puget Sound, B.S.
Chaminade University, M.B.A.
Hilary Andaya
Literacy Coach
University of San Diego, B.A.
University of the Pacific, M.A.
Lori Arai-Shiraishi
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Performing Arts
Leilani Arita-Takayama
Associate Director of College Counseling
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.A.
Hawai‘i Pacific University, M.Ed.
Dee Arita
Administrative Assistant to the Directors of Athletics
University of Hawai’i, B.A.
Kelly Asato
Upper School Counselor
Loyola Marymount University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.
Phillip Buchanan
Director of Security
Kale Burgo
Groundskeeper
Christopher J. Butler
Advancement - Director of Research and Analytics
University of Cincinnati, B.A, B.A.
Bowling Green State University, M.A.
Stephanie L.C. Ching
Director of Sullivan Center Operations
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Hawai‘i Pacific University, M.A.
Aimee W.F. Choy
Computer Support Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A.
Katie Chun
Psychological Evaluator
Carleton College, B.A.
California School of Professional Psychology, M.A., Ph.D.
Edean DeMello
Executive Assistant to the Deans of Students & Studies
John Benjamin Douglass
Media Services Specialist
Martin C. Emde
Sullivan Center Project Engineer
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Lara L. Feldhaus
Upper School Counselor
Loyola Marymount University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Babette Fergusson
Health Services Nurse - Residential Life
Kapiolani Community College, A.D.N.
University of Hawaii, B.S.
Leilani Fortuno
Database Coordinator
Hawai‘i Pacific University, B.S.
Shelley Fuller
Registrar's Office Assistant
Charles W. Gima
Athletic Trainer
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Lori Hadlock
Admission and Financial Aid Office Assistant
Leoni Harbottle
Registrar
Jeri Hattori
Sullivan Center Operations Assistant
University of Southern California, B.Arch.
Jason Hew
Upper School Counselor
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Argosy University, M.A.
Gold Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div.
Colleen Inaba
Advancement - Administrative Assistant, Gift Processing
Kory Y.K. Kado-Fukuda
Upper School Counselor
University of Hawai‘i, B.A., M.S.W.
Chaminade University, M.S.C.P.
Kingsley Kalohelani
Sound Engineer
Deanne K.C. Kanekuni
Lower School Counselor
Lewis and Clark College, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Joan L. Kaneshiro
Lower School Curriculum Coordinator
Santa Clara University, B.A.
Ricky Key
Superintendent of Physical Plant
Gilson E. Killhour
Sullivan Center Project Engineer
University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Darryl M. Kimura
Network Specialist
Seattle University, B.S.
Melanie Kimura
Cashier/Campus Store Assistant
Faye Korenaga
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Lower School
Dane S. Kurihara
Manager of Media Services
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Gina Kusao
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Upper School
Brian K.U. Lee
Pool Director
University of Hawai‘i, B.Ed.
Hera Lee
Upper School Counselor
University of California, San Diego, B.A.
San Diego State University, M.S.
Laurie Lee
Administrative Assistant, Residential Admission Office
Sue Lee
Administrative Assistant to the Director of College Counseling
Wei L. Lee-Yonamine
Controller
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A.; C.P.A.
Berta Liao
Associate Director of College Counseling
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., M.S.
Linda B. Look
Pool Assistant
Adams State College, B.A.
Kevin Lopes
Foreman, Athletic Fields
Haryson C.K.K.M. Lum
Communications/Graphics Assistant
University of Oregon, B.A.
Auli‘i Mafi
Residential Life Office Assistant
Carin S. Makishima
Health Services Nurse
Kapi‘olani Community College, L.P.N.
Melissa S. Matsuda
Assistant Director of Special Programs
University of Washington, B.A., B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.B.A.
Stuart Matsunami
Athletic Department Event Manager
Lurline Mau
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students, Upper School
Carrie S. Miwa
Upper School Librarian
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A., M.L.I.S.
Kyle I. Miyamoto
User Support Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A., B.B.A.
Sasha Mizuguchi
Special Programs Office Assistant
Melanie Mizumoto
ITS Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Raynee Mochizuki
Administrative Assistant, Advancement Office
Mecca Monson-Gere
Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid
Chaminade University, B.A.
Jacksonville University, M.B.A.
Michelle Morioka
Co-Director of Student Activities
Occidental College, B.A.
Toby Morioka
Administrative Assistant Annual Fund and Liaison to ʻOhana
Leigh A. Morrison
Director of Visual Design
Skidmore College, B.S.
C. Michael Moses
Director of the Annual Fund
University of Washington, B.A.
University of San Francisco, M.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Alyson M. Nakagawa
Upper School Counselor
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.C.P.
Sheri Nakaya
Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist
Human Resources Certification Institute, P.H.R.
Sandra Nakao
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Admission, Lower School
Jacalyn Oda
Chapel Administrative Assistant
Cathy K. Ohta
Events Manager
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A.
Ricky Y. Okazaki
Computer Support Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.S., M.Ed.
Carrie Ohira
Attendance Specialist
Joline O'Leary
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Lisa Oshiro Tamura
Lower School Support Specialist
Teddi Pila
Equipment Manager, Athletic Department
Linda L. Reser
Lower School Librarian
University of Alaska, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.L.S.
Reid R. Sagawa
Health Education Coordinator
Whittier College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Joann Shigeta
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Chris M. Shimabukuro
Director of Legacy Giving
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Dean N. Shimamoto
Computer Support Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.S., M.Ed.
Kori Shlachter
Associate Director of College Counseling
Stanford University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Jamie K. Shoma Loo
Lower School Counselor
Loyola Marymount University, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.C.P.
Emilyann Shupe
Lower School Counselor
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Chaminade University, M.S.C.P.
Kimberly Siwiec
Social and Emotional Health Coordinator for Residential Life
University of Denver, B.A., B.A.
Michigan School of Psychology, M.A.
Kathy Shiraishi
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Counseling
Henry Somerville
Tennis Director
Hawai‘i Pacific University, B.A.
Leslie So‘oalo
Stewardship Manager
University of Hawai‘i, B.A.
Mona Streng
Registrar's Office Assistant
Devynne Sue
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Programs
Karen Suehisa
Accountant
University of Hawai‘i, B.B.A., C.P.A.
Michelle Sugihara
Human Resources Generalist/Benefits Specialist
University of Hawai‘i, B.S.
Michele Takahashi
Health Services Nurse
Kapi‘olani Community College, A.D.N.
State of Hawai‘i, Certified Registered Nurse
Trisha Takehara
Director of Leadership Giving
Santa Clara University, B.A.
John J.A. Tamanaha
Director of Interactive Media
University of Southern California, B.A.
Joy Tanaka
Lower School Administrative Assistant
Shari Ann R.A. Tapper
Alumni Relations Manager
University of California, San Diego, B.A.
Louise S. Tatekawa
Athletic Trainer
University of Northern Colorado, B.A., B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S.
Kristen Tobin
Director of Residential Operations
Pennsylvania State University, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S.
Georgina Tom
Archivist
Northern Arizona University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.L.I.S.
Patrick J. Tom
Upper School Counselor
Northern Arizona University, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Kevin Tomisato
Events Coordinator
Eric Tong
Genomics Program Specialist
Brown University, B.S.
Carlene Toshi
Physical Plant Administrative Assistant
Rene Totoki-Enomoto
Campus Store Manager
Joilene Toyama-St. Sure
Accounts Payable Specialist
Eland Tsubata
Residential Operations Assistant
Garvin Tsuji
Athletic Trainer
Oregon State University, B.S.
University of Hawai‘i, M.S.
Kirk Uejio
KA‘I Program
Claremont McKenna College, B.A.
University of Hawai‘i, M.Ed.
Mitch Viernes
Assistant Videographer
Melanie Wakita
Receptionist
Kelly Weaver
Co-Director of Student Activities
Elizabethtown College, B.A.
Kutztown University, M.A.
Eric Wehner
Communications Specialist
Chad Willing
Campus Operations and Housing Manager
Michael Wong
Lower School Support Assistant
Nancy Wong Mitsunaga
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Steven Yamashiro
Database Analyst
DeVry Institute of Technology, B.S.
Hawai‘i Pacific University, M.B.A.
Shannon A. Yonamine
Director of Health Services
Hawai‘i Pacific University, B.S.N.
As of Aug. 27, 2020
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