Faculty

TEACHER

POSITION

DEGREE and UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATION, AWARDS and COMMITTEES

Mrs. Arakawa

SSC

M.A.: Education, Chamimade University
B.A.: English, University of Hawaii- Manoa
A.S.: Medical Lab Tech., Kapiolani Community College

HQT*: English, Special Education and Science

School Leadership Team

Ms. Barry

ELL/Reading

MAT: School for International Training, Vermont
BSC: Ohio University,Telecommunications

Ms. Bartkovich

Special Education

B.A.: University of Delaware, Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle Science

Mr. Budenholzer

Student Activity Coordinator

Student Council

B.A.:Communication, University of Arizona

P.B.: Secondary Education Teaching Certificate, University of Hawaii- Manoa

HQT*: Science, Civics/Government, Economics, Geography, and History.

Hawaii Association of Middle Schools Middle Level Teacher of the Year (2010)

School Leadership Team, PTSA Representative

Action Period Coordinator

Mr. Carbone

Special Education

B.A.: Social Science, Hawaii Loa College
Certificate in Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies, University of Hawaii- West Oahu

Ms. Cajina

Special Education

M.A.: Chaminade University, Special Education
B.A.: University of San Diego, History, Spanish

Ms. Childers

Science

Ms. Ching

English

Ms. Cote

Special Education

M.A.: University of Phoenix, Special Education K-12
B.A.: Computer Information Systems, Cameron University, Oklahoma

Ms. Craig

Vice Principal

Administrator Certification for Excellence Program (A.C.E.)
M.Ed.: Special Education, University of Phoenix
B.A.: English with a minor in Secondary Education, University of Texas
A.A: Tarrant County Community College
Kailua High School

HQT*: Special Education and English

OC16 Outstanding Educator of the Year (2006)

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

Mr. Crawford

Special Education Resource: Math and Social Studies

B.S.: Secondary Education emphasis in Social Studies and History, University of Idaho

Ms. Delong

Principal

Ed.D. Candidate, Educational Leadership, University Hawaii - Manoa
M.A.: Special Education, University Hawaii - Manoa
M.A.: Education Administration, University Hawaii - Manoa
B.A.: Elementary Education,University Hawaii - Manoa

Hawaii Principal of the Year

Hawaii Vice Principal of the Year

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Mr. Dinwiddie

Social Studies

B.A.: History, University of Missouri, St. Louis
B.A.: Seconday Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Honors Certificate at the Pierre Laclede Honors College

HQT*: Social Studies

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Ms. Dobbins

Special Education

B.A.: Milliken University, Music - Vocal Performance

HQT*: Language Arts

Mrs. Frato-Hildebrant

Curriculum Coordinator

Co-Tech Coordinator

Testing Coordinator

M.Ed.: Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle Level Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa
P.D.: Secondary Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa
B.A.: Biology, University of Hawaii- Manoa
A.A.: Liberal Arts, Windward Community College

National Board Certification: Science (2009)

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), PTSA Representative

HQT*: Science

Mr. Hamada

Physical Education

B.Ed.: Secondary Physical Education, University of Hawaii - Manoa

Mrs. Hartl-Davis

English

M.Ed.: Curriculum Studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa
B.A.: Secondary Language Arts Education and Special Education, University of Hawaii - Manoa

HQT: Language Arts and Special Education

School Community Council (SCC) Representative

Mr. Henderson

Physical Education

M.A.: Secondary Education, University of Phoenix
B.A: Physical Education, Ball State, Indiana

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Eighth Grade Banquet Chairperson

Ms. Hewes

Home Economics

M.A.: Secondary Education in Curriculum and Instruction , University of Hawaii- Manoa
B.A.: Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Science, University of Hawaii- Manoa

Ms. Howard

Special Education

Ph.D. Candidate: Special Education, University of Hawaii - Manoa
M.S.: Special Education, Brooklyn College
B.A.: Special Education, Brooklyn College

HQT*: Special Education, English, Math

Licensed in Hawaii and New York

Dr. Hughes

Math

Ph.D.: Physics, St. Louis University
M.S.: Meteorology, Purdue University
B.S.: Mathematics, Hilo College Teaching Certification in Secondary Education

HQT*: Math and Science

Retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force

Ms. Iijima

Health

B.Ed.: History, University of Hawaii - Manoa
National Certification in GED Training

HQT*: Health and Social Studies

Mrs. Jenness

Peer Education (PEP), Health, AVID teacher

M.Ed.: University of Hawaii- Manoa
B.Ed.: Arizona State

HQT*: Health

Hawaii Association of Middle Schools Middle Level Teacher of the Year (2012)

AVID Coordinatior

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

Mr. Jones

Vice Principal and Special Education

M.A.: Education, Special Education, Azusa Pacific University
B.A.: Business Administration, University of New York

HQT*: Math

Licensed in Hawaii and California

Retired Navy Senior Chief

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Mr. Kagami

Science

M.A.: Secondary Education in Science, Chaminade University
B.A.: Zoology, University of Hawaii at Manoa

HQT: Science

Ms. Kahapea

Behavioral Health Specialist

MSW: Social Work - University of Hawaii-Manoa
B.A.: Anthropology, University of Hawaii-Manoa

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Mrs. Kang

Science

M.Ed.: Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle Level Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa
J.D. Juris Doctor: Contracts, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Willamette College, Oregon
B.A.: Government, minor in biology with an emphasis in genetics, Scripps College, California
P.B.C.S.E.: Secondary Education in Science, University of Hawaii- Manoa

HQT*: Science

Ms. Kapapa

Solution Center,
Yearbook

B.A.: Brigham Young University - Provo

Elementary Education/TESOL
Former HPD police officer

Mr. Kapele

Special Education

M.A.: Education, Grand Canyon University, Arizona
R.I.S.E. - Special Education certification
B.S.: Physical Education, Brigham Young University - Utah

HQT*: Special Education and Physical Education

Mr. Kent

Math

B.Ed.: Math, University of Hawaii- Manoa
P.D.: Secondary Education - Math, University of Hawaii- Manoa

HQT*: Math

Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year (1992)

Mrs. Kottenmeier

English

Ms. Kusunoki

Band

B.Ed.: Music, University of Hawaii - Manoa

Kailua Intermediate's 2013 Teacher of the Year

Ms. Kutsunai

Video

Social Studies

M.Ed.: Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle Level Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa
B.Ed.: Social Studies, University of Hawaii- Manoa

2013 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year

Windward District Teacher of the Year

HQT*: Social Studies

Ms. Machado

Physical Education

B.S.E.: K-12 Physical Education and Health, Central Missouri State University

Mr. Maghsoudlou

Special Education

M.A.: International Relations and Economics, University of St. Mary's, Texas
B.A.: Political Science, University of Georgia
P.D.: Teaching Certification, University of Alaska
P.D.: Teaching Certification, Brigham Young University - Hawaii

HQT*: Special Education and Social Studies

Licensed in Alaska and Hawaii

Ms. Malloy

Title I Coordinator

M.A.E.L. Master of Educational Leadership, Aurora University
L.B.S1- Learning Behavior Specialist, Phoenix University
B.A.: Special Education with emphasis on deaf and hard of hearing, Illinois State University

HQT* Special Education

Licensed in Illinois and Alaska

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

Ms. Marr

Math

B.Ed., Mathematics, University of Hawaii - Manoa

HQT*: Math

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Mrs. Martin

English

M.A.: Hawaii Pacific University
B.A.: Communication Studies, University of Monte Vallo, Alabama

Pi Lambda Theta

Mrs. McWhorter

Social Studies

B.S.: History/Government, Brigham Young University - Hawaii
P.D.: Secondary Education Teaching Certification

HQT*: Social Studies

Mrs. Nullet

Library Media Specialist

E-School Social Studies Teacher

M.A.: Library and Information Science, University of Hawaii- Manoa
P.D.: Teaching Certification in Secondary Education: Social Studies, University of Hawaii- Hilo
B.A.: Geography, University of Hawaii- Hilo

National Board Certification: Social Studies (2009)

Global Educator of the Year (2004), Hawaii Association of Middle Schools Middle Level Teacher of the Year (2006), History Day Educator (2008)

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), PTSA Representative

HQT*: Social Studies, Geography

Mr. Ohly

Math

B.A.: Economics, Claremont McKenna College, California
P.D.: Teaching Certification, Cal Poly Pomona, California

HQT*: Math

Ms. Perry

Social Studies

M.A.: Education, University of Hawaii -Hilo
P.D.: Teaching Cerification in Secondary Education
B.A.: Political Science, University of Hawaii - Hilo

HQT*: Social Studies

HSTA Teacher of the Year: Pahoa (2007)

Endorsement to Teach Reading Grades 7-12

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Ms. Reeves

Special Education

M.Ed.: Special Education, Chaminade University
B.A.: Communication, University of Hawaii- Manoa
Certification in Preschool Education, P-3

HQT*: English

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

Mrs. Ringuette

Social Studies

M.A.: American Studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa
P.D.: Secondary Social Studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa
B.A.: Liberal Studies, University of Hawaii - Manoa

2013 NSDAR Outstanding Teacher of American History

HQT*: Social Studies

Ms. Rodrigues

English

B.A.: English, University of Hawaii - Manoa
P.D.: Teaching Certification, University of Phoenix

HQT*: Language Arts

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Drama Club

HSTA Rep.

Ms. Romfo

Technical Education and Arts and Crafts

B.A.: Fine Arts, Western Washington University
P.B.: Secondary Education Teaching Certificate, University of Hawaii- Manoa

HQT*: Art

10 Years Professional Graphic Artist Experience

Mrs. Royden

Arts, Arts and Crafts, Health

M.A: Art Education, Towson University, Md.
B.S.: Art Educational and Fine Arts,Towson University, Md.
A.A. Essex Community College

HQT*: Art

Licensed in Hawaii, 23 years graphic artist experience

Board Member of Windward Artists Guild

Mr. Schellhammer

Science

B.S.: Biology, James Madison University, Virginia
P.D.- Secondary Teaching Certificate, University of Hawaii - Manoa

HQT*: Science

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Department Chair and School Leadership Team

Mrs. Shimmon

Counselor

M.A.: Education, Counseling and Guidance, University of Hawaii - Manoa
B.A.: Sociology, University of Colorado

Ms. Shirk

Special Education

M.A: Special Education (in progress)

B.A.: University of Idaho, Political Science and Sociology

Ms. Sienkiewicz

Math

M.A.: Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle Level Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa
B.A.: Mathematics Secondary Education

HQT*: Math

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Mr. Unten

A.C.E. Vice Principal

B.Ed.: University of Hawaii- Manoa, English Secondary Education

HQT*: Language Arts
OC16 Outstanding Educator, Kailua High

Mrs. Walton

Science

M.S.: Elementary Education: Science, Old Dominion University, Va.
B.S.: Interdisciplinary Studies: Science and Social Studies, Old Dominion University, Va.

Ms. Whittington

Counselor

M.S.: Counseling Psychology, UH West Oahu
B.A.: Social Sciences/Anthropology, Chaminade University
A.A.: Liberal Arts, Windward Community College

National Honors Society, KSBE Merit Award

Response to Intervention Team (RTI)

Mr.Yoshioka

Physical Education

B.Ed.: Secondary Physical Education, University of Hawaii - Manoa