Elementary School
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Our K-5 educational program seeks to lay a foundation for our young haumāna where they are grounded in Hawaiian values and will be next leaders for their 'ohana and our community. The curriculum in our elementary program features traditional subjects such as, math, english, science as well as incorporating hands on Hawaiian studies/culture to give our haumāna an understanding of the Hawaiian perspective and how they can keep those traditions alive.
Elementary Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:
1. Perpetuate their desire for learning and maintaining relationships to their environment and community.
2. Demonstrate their connection to place through observation, identification, and independent inquiry.
3. Embrace the kuleana of contributing to their community.
4. Establish self-identity by honoring one’s genealogy.
ʻĀina-Based Learning
ʻĀina-based learning is a way to not only foster a sense of place, but also build the identity of who a person is. Kanu elementary students strive to create a pilina with the ʻāina in order to further their understanding of relevant cultural knowledge and its application to all learning.
Community Involvement
Community involvement is a crucial component of learning at Kanu and maintaining a connection with place and people. The elementary program implements experiential learning through key partnerships with various organizations that reaffirm cultural values and kuleana of service learning that benefit the community.
Our Elementary Kumu
Jessica Sobocinski
Papa ‘A’ali’i
Grade K Kumu
jessicas@kalo.org
Roslynne Takushi
Papa ʻAʻaliʻi
Grade K Kumu
roslynnet@kalo.org
Maua Puhi
Papa Kukui
Grade 1 Kumu
mauap@kalo.org
Wahine'aukai Smith
Papa Kukui
Grade 1 Kumu
kehaulanis@kalo.org
Cheynielle Pacheco
Papa Lehua
Grade 2 Kumu
cheyniellep@kalo.org
Allison Spencer
Papa Lehua
Grade 2 Kumu
allisons@kalo.org
Ku'ualoha Maunu-Marquez
Papa ʻIeʻie
Grade 3 Kumu
kuualoham@kalo.org
Ariel Lindsey-Emeliano
Papa ‘Ie’ie
Grade 3 Kumu
ariell@kalo.org
Maile Becka
Papa Hāpuʻu
Grade 4 Kumu
maileb@kalo.org
Hiʻilani Anderson-Hanohano
Papa Hāpuʻu
Grade 4 Kumu
hiilania@kalo.org
Brent Ryan
Papa Māmane
Grade 5 Kumu
brentr@kalo.org
Kaʻihikapu Maikui
Papa Māmane
Grade 5 Kumu
kaihikapum@kalo.org
Auhea Puhi
Mele/ʻIke Hawaiʻi Kumu
Grades K-5
auhea@kalo.org
Deedee Bertelmann
Resource Kumu
Grades K-12
deedee@kalo.org
Kaylea Kaaihili
Resource Kumu
Grades 3-5
kaylea@kalo.org
Auhea Hao
Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Grades K-5
auheah@kalo.org
Katy Whitman
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
kathryn@kalo.org
Mālie Sarsona
Resource Kumu
Grades K-8
malies@kalo.org
