Punahou was delighted to host a special welcome lunch and orientation for the newest members of our faculty and staff for the 2025 – 2026 school year. These talented educators and professionals bring a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to our mission. We’re excited for the many ways they will inspire, support and enrich our community in the year ahead.
Clint Anderson – Academy Dean, Academy
Ramsay Barnes – Education Technologist, Junior School
Seleste Bryant – Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary
Andrew Doan – Technical Director, Theatre
Maura Glovins – Junior School Faculty, Outdoor Education
Steven Hathaway – Athletics Associate, Athletics
Robert Heber – Learning Support Specialist, Junior School
Lisa Hokama – Assistant Teacher, Upper Elementary
Jane Hong – Assistant Teacher, Upper Elementary
Brent Hunter – Associate Director, Tennis
Nicholas Kaleikini – Study Hall Monitor, Academy
Leinaala Kealoha – Learning Support Specialist, Junior School
Keonilei Lealiifano – Ike Hawaii Faculty, Kuaihelani
Naoko Miyashiro – Academy Faculty, Japanese
David McMillan – Academy Faculty, Math
Dee Mosher – Design Thinking Lab Advisor, Junior School
Misha Morioka – Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary
Ross Mukai – Academy Faculty, Math
Emma Ohashi – Learning Support Specialist, Junior School
Jaimee Rojas – Growth Coach, Center for Teaching and Learning
David Sheftell – Theatre Assistant, Theatre
Porsche Sylvester – Junior School Faculty, Upper Elementary
Sadie Tillotson – Assistant Teacher, Lower Elementary
Ryan Vande Linde – Extended Learning Faculty, Tennis
Kathy Wurdeman-Thurston – Dean of Faculty Support and Evaluation, Junior School
Shannon Zweifel – Junior School Faculty, Middle School PE
Yan Zhao – Academy Faculty, Mandarin