Meet Kapālama speech and debate kumu Kapualani Reeves and learn how she helps haumāna find their voice and appreciate their journey.
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama athletic trainer Rachel Loo explains why building a trusted team, seeking routine care and speaking up support lifelong health.
At KS Hawaiʻi, this kindergarten teacher creates learning spaces where students think independently and practice collaboration.
This early educator is teaching keiki to lead with aloha and kūpono.
At KS Maui, this band teacher uses music education to help haumāna build character, teamwork and a strong sense of kuleana.
This Kapālama kumu teaches leadership and teamwork through physical education.
At KS Preschools Nānākuli, Dayna Begonia nurtures keiki through strong community ties while carrying forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.
At KS Hawaiʻi, the fifth-grade teacher is empowering haumāna to apply ʻike Hawaiʻi and cultural values to real-world issues.
At KS Kapālama, Mike Kawakami teaches math while guiding haumāna to build a strong foundation.
At KS Hawaiʻi, this kumu uses engineering and real-world problem solving to help haumāna build confidence, resilience and a sense of purpose.
At KS Preschools Kailua-Kona, the longtime kumu helps keiki build identity and connect to ʻāīna.
Discover the origins of “Kaʻiulani Aliʻi,” a classic mele about the beloved princess that blends history, poetry and aloha.
Mele Hoʻoheno is a new podcast hosted by Manu Boyd that explores cherished Hawaiian songs, weaving together moʻolelo, ʻāina, aliʻi and personal connections.
Kamehameha Schools’ first wildfire mitigation specialist, Michael Hayashida, brings decades of experience to enhance ʻāina resiliency.
Calvin Mann, a planning and development director with Kamehameha Schools, shares personal manaʻo about playing a role in shaping the future of Maunalua, a community he and his ʻohana call home.
KS Hawai‘i alumni, ‘ohana, and community members returned to the band room for a first-ever kauhale performance, reconnecting through music and celebrating the lasting bonds built in their school days.
Even though she’s only been teaching for three years, the teacher has learned so much about herself as a kumu and kanaka.
The kindergarten kumu loves watching haumāna work in their campus māla and connect with ʻāina.
The lead teacher’s goal is for keiki to leave the classroom knowing it is beautiful to be Hawaiian and show aloha.
The KS Maui learning support specialist is proud to say her haumāna have become community leaders, positively impacting Hawaiʻi.
The KS Kapālama teacher turned learning specialist was inspired to become a kumu by a college internship at an after-school tutoring center for at-risk youth in Los Angeles.
The preschool kumu grew up with a deep aloha for education, inspired by her mother’s dedication.
The art teacher encourages new kumu to be authentic, teach to their strengths, and bring unwavering passion to their work every day.
The KS Maui teacher became an educator to have meaningful conversations with students and advocate for those who feel invisible.
The Kapālama alum urges new kumu to uphold Hawaiian culture-based education and the values of the E Ola! graduate, celebrating Hawaiʻi’s unique heritage in the classroom.
At the 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference on Kaua‘i, KS Preschools kumu highlighted their efforts to integrate Hawaiian culture-based education, sharing strategies to help keiki thrive.
Kamehameha Schools students and alumni are leading the way across Hawaiʻi and beyond, from a historic Maui football championship to groundbreaking roles in entertainment and public service.
Kamehameha Schools Maui nurse Wanda Chaney-Tardy helps keiki stay healthy and take charge of their well-being during cold and flu season.
Athletic trainer Jared Nihi KSK’92 blends his faith and fitness, offering tips to help haumāna thrive during the busy holiday season.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
