
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 Poʻokumu
kanoa@kalo.org

Keomailani Case
Elementary School Poʻokumu
keomailani@kalo.org

Margo Stirber
SASA
margo@kalo.org

ʻIʻini
Yamasaki
Admin Clerk
iiniy@kalo.org

Nicole
Soo
Admin Clerk
nicoles@kalo.org

Val Hanohano
‘Ohana Engagement & Tech. Support
val@kalo.org

No'eau Lindsey
IT Dept
noeau@kalo.org

Mary Martinson
KOP Coordinator &
School Based Counselor
marym@kalo.org
Elementary Kumu

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kuʻualoha Maunu-Marquez
Papa ʻIeʻIe
Grade 3 Kumu
kuualoham@kalo.org

Ariel Lindsey-Emeliano
Papa ʻIeʻie
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

Auhea Puhi
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
auhea@kalo.org

Deedee Bertelmann
Resource Kumu
Grades K-5
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
Middle School & High School Kumu

Kehau Ah Quin
MS Resource Kumu
kehaua@kalo.org

Alima Catellacci
MS English Kumu
alimac@kalo.org

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

Lanakila Mangauil
MS Hula

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

Malie Sarsona
MS/HS ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kumu
malies@kalo.org

Kulana Tarnas
MS Kumu
kulanat@kalo.org

Alima Catellacci
MS Kumu
kimom@kalo.org

Ama Lilly
MS Math Kumu
amal@kalo.org

Nālei Kahakalau
HS Social Studies Kumu
haloa@kalo.org

mark Kaplon
HS Kumu
markk@kalo.org

Pele Kaio
HS Kumu Hula
pele@kalo.org

Chelsea Lafrance
Early College Coordinator
chelseal@kalo.org

Heather Sarsona
HS Kumu
heathers@kalo.org

Kimo Wells
HS Kumu
kimow@kalo.org

Jamilynn Mareko
HS Resource Kumu
jamim@kalo.org