
Kumu & Staff
Kanu o ka ʻĀina New Century Public Charter School teachers are unique, multi-talented individuals. Operating in an environment of aloha, teachers integrate Hawaiian values, cultural practices and beliefs in all aspects of the school. They truly exemplify the values upon which the school was founded and provide constant reminders to students to embody the school’s mission to Kūlia i ka Nu‘u or strive for the highest.
Administration and Staff

Kanoa Castro
Upper School Po’okumu
Email: kanoa@kalo.org

Keōmailani Case
Elementary School Po’okumu
Email: keomailani@kalo.org

Margo Stirber
SASA
Email: margo@kalo.org

Nicole Soo
Admin Clerk
Email: nicoles@kalo.org

Pomai Bertelmann
Ho’okele Haumāna
Email: pomai@kalo.org

ʻIʻini Yamasaki
Admin Clerk
Email: iiniy@kalo.org

Val Hanohano
ʻOhana Engagement & Tech Support
Email: val@kalo.org

Noʻeau Lindsey
IT Dept
Email: noeau@kalo.org

Mary Martinson
KOP Coordinator, School-Based Counselor, & S.S.C.
Email: marym@kalo.org
Elementary Kumu

Jessica Sobocinski
Papa ʻAʻaliʻi
Grade K Kumu
Email: jessicas@kalo.org

Roslynne Takushi
Papa ʻAʻaliʻi
Grade K Kumu
Email: roslynnet@kalo.org

Maua Puhi
Papa Kukui
Grade 1 Kumu
Email: mauap@kalo.org

Wahineʻaukai Smith
Papa Kukui
Grade 1 Kumu
Email: kehaulanis@kalo.org

Cheynielle Pacheco
Papa Lehua
Grade 2 Kumu
Email: cheyniellep@kalo.org

Allison Spencer
Papa Lehua
Grade 2 Kumu
Email: allisons@kalo.org

Kuʻualoha Maunu-Marquez
Papa ʻIeʻie
Grade 3 Kumu
Email: kuualoham@kalo.org

Ariel Lindsey-Emeliano
Papa ʻIeʻie
Grade 3 Kumu
Email: ariell@kalo.org

Maile Becka
Papa Hāpuʻu
Grade 4 Kumu
Email: maileb@kalo.org

Hiʻilani Anderson-Hanohano
Papa Hāpuʻu
Grade 4 Kumu
Email: hiilania@kalo.org

Kaʻihikapu Maikuʻi
Papa Hāpuʻu
Grade 5 Kumu
Email: kaihikapum@kalo.org

Brent Ryan
Papa Māmane
Grade 5 Kumu
Email: brentr@kalo.org

Auhea Puhi
Resource Kumu
Mele/ʻIke Hawaiʻi Kumu
Email: auhea@kalo.org

Malie Sarsona
Resource Kumu
Grades K-8
Email: malies@kalo.org

Deedee Bertelmann
Resource Kumu
Grades K-12
Email: deedee@kalo.org

Kaylea Kaaihili
Resource Kumu
Grade 3-5
Email: kaylea@kalo.org

Auhea Hao
Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Grades K-5
Email: auheah@kalo.org

Katy Whitman
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
Email: kathryn@kalo.org
Middle School & High School Kumu

Kehau Ah Quin
MS Resource Kumu
Email: kehaua@kalo.org

Alima Catellacci
MS English Kumu
Email: alimac@kalo.org

Mary Fran Donnelly
MS Social Studies Kumu
Email: maryfrand@kalo.org

Lanakila Mangauil
MS Hula

Travis Martinson
MS/HS Math & Capstone Kumu
Email: travism@kalo.org

ʻAma Lilly
MS Math Kumu
Email: amal@kalo.org

Kulana Tarnas
MS Science Kumu
Email: kulanat@kalo.org

Jamilynn Mareko
HS Resource Kumu
Email: jamim@kalo.org

Nālei Kahakalau
HS Social Studies Kumu
Email: haloa@kalo.org

Mark Kaplon
HS English Kumu
Email: markk@kalo.org

Pele Kaio
HS Kumu Hula
Email: pele@kalo.org

Chelsea Lafrance
Early College Coordinator
Email: chelseal@kalo.org

Heather Sarsona
Mālaʻai Coordinator
Email: heathers@kalo.org

Kimo Wells
HS Science Kumu
Email: kimow@kalo.org

Tim Scott
HS Kumu
Email: timothys@kalo.org