
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 Striber
SASA
margo@kalo.org

Kehau
Kaio
Admin Clerk
kehauk@kalo.org

Hari Gillette
Admin Clerk
hari@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

Naomi
Tachera
SSC
naomit@kalo.org

Pomai Bertlemannn
Hoʻokele Haumāna
pomai@kalo.org

Hiilani Anderson-Hanohano
Safety Technician Clerk
hiilania@kalo.org

Heather Sarsona
Māla’ai Coordinator
heathers@kalo.org
Elementary Kumu

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

Maya Chong
Papa ʻAʻaliʻi
Grade K Kumu
mayac@kalo.org

Deedee Bertelmann
Papa Lehua
Grade 2 Kumu
deedee@kalo.org

Kai Fo
Papa Kukui
Grade 1 Kumu
kaie@kalo.org

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

Kaylea Kaaihili
Resource Kumu
Grades 3-5
kaylea@kalo.org

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

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

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

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

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

Shelly Stimac
Papa ʻIeʻIe
Grade 3 Kumu
shellys@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

Kama Obrero
MS/HS Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi kamao@kalo.org

Lanakilia Mangauil
MS Kumu Hula

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

Lupe Diaz
HS/MS Math Kumu
luped@kalo.org

Elika Jardine
HS Science Kumu
elikaj@kalo.org

Nālei Kahakalau
HS Social Studies Kumu
haloa@kalo.org

Mark Kaplon
HS English Kumu
markk@kalo.org

Chelsea Lafrance
Early College Coordinator
chelseal@kalo.org

Pele Kaio
HS Kumu Hula
pele@kalo.org