2022-2023 Staff
Nā Kumu Hula
Keith Kalanikau Awai
Haleiwa, HI
James Kimo Luluhiwalani Awai III
Hilo, HI
Robert Pōmaikaʻi Krueger
Wailuku, HI
Special Instructors
Catherine Teriipaia
Tahitian
Charlene Shelford-Lum
Maori
David Tiave
Samoan
Dorothy K. Awai
Hawaiian
Jerusha Nanea Puanani Wallace Magalei
Maori
Nā Alakaʻi
Clarissa Noelani Sonoda
Kupuna & Wahine Classes
Evan Ikaika Sonoda
Kane Class
Jeannie Vieve Polinahe Andres-Waltrip
Keiki Class
Jonalyne Hepualahaʻole Walker
Beginners Class
Rebecca ʻŌiwi Lehr
Enrichment
Ukulele Instructors
Jim Mihori
Lead Musician & Intermediate
Wendell Yee
Beginner & Keiki
Glen Hirabayashi
Intermediate
Administration
Jonalyne Hepualahaʻole Walker
Principal
Shirley Queja
Vice Principal
Board of Directors
Glen Hirabayahi
Chairman
E. Kenneth Hong Fong
Vice Chairman
Jonalyne Walker
Principal
Shirley Queja
Secretary and Vice Principal
James Mihori
Treasurer
Wendell Yee
William Ernestburg
Rebecca Lehr
Lyle Spain
Sara Bell
Jeanmarie Ray
Tammy Fiely
Cory Otsuji
Chad Otsuji
For additional information on our staff, please visit our Faculty page on our website.