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
Keomailani Case
Elementary School Po’okumu
Email: keomailani@kalo.org
Margo Stirber
SASA
Email: margo@kalo.org
Nicole Soo
Admin Clerk
Email: nicoles@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
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
Brent Ryan
Papa Māmane
Grade 5 Kumu
Email: brentr@kalo.org
Auhea Puhi
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
Email: auhea@kalo.org
Deedee Bertelmann
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
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
Malie Sarsona
Resource Kumu
Email: malies@kalo.org
Kulana Tarnas
MS Science Kumu
Email: kulanat@kalo.org
Kimo Melcher
MS Kumu
Email: kimom@kalo.org
Ama Lilly
MS Math Kumu
Email: amal@kalo.org
Nālei Kahakalau
HS Social Studies Kumu
Email: nataliel@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
HS Kumu
Email: heathers@kalo.org
Kimo Wells
HS Science Kumu
Email: kimow@kalo.org
Jamilynn Mareko
HS Resource Kumu
Email: jamim@kalo.org
