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Teachers, Counselors & Staff
Defined: Kumu [koo-moo]: a Hawaiian word that means teacher, coach or guide. Or more broadly, the foundation or “source of knowledge.”
We are lucky to have the best staff in the state. Our kumus are dedicated, professional and care deeply for the success of each and every student.
Teacher Qualifications
Pacific Heritage Academy employs certified teachers. Parents may request information regarding the qualifications of their children’s teachers by email Kumu Alaiasa directly at [email protected]
Administration
![Kumu Alaiasa](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00156.jpeg)
![Kumu Kalama](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Kaniela.jpg)
Office Staff
![Kumu Damaris](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00118.jpeg)
![Kumu Kellie](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00150.jpeg)
![Whaea Kerapa](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00135.jpeg)
![Janet Zoani](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00172.jpeg)
![Kumu Val](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00128.jpeg)
![Rich Eccles](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rich.jpg)
Teachers
![Kumu Taliauli](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00161.jpeg)
![Kumu Whitney](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00116.jpeg)
![Kumu Sharon](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00146.jpeg)
![Kumu Goo](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00126.jpeg)
![Kumu Lavinia](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nia-scaled.jpg)
![Kumu Deem](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00119.jpeg)
![Kumu Daelyn](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00136.jpeg)
![Kumu Irene](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00140.jpeg)
![Kumu Jen](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00144.jpeg)
![Kumu Shannon](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00132.jpeg)
![Kumu Ipo](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ipo-pic.jpeg)
![Kumu Peters](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00153.jpeg)
![Kumu Anthony](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00168.jpeg)
![Kumu Briam](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00131.jpeg)
![Kumu Tia](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tia-scaled.jpg)
![Kumu Richie](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00124.jpeg)
![Kumu Semmi](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00155.jpeg)
Heritage and Specials Teachers
![Kumu Vaha](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00123.jpeg)
![Kumu Akoni](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00152.jpeg)
![Kumu Jessica](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00163.jpeg)
Special Education
![Kumu Leah](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00117.jpeg)
![Kumu Francis](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FEMALE.PERSON-300x200-1.png)
![Kumu Jesse](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00162.jpeg)
![Kumu Meleane](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FEMALE.PERSON-300x200-1.png)
![Kumu Sekeli](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00166.jpeg)
![Kumu Tammie](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00149.jpeg)
Student Support
![Kumu TBD](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FEMALE.PERSON-300x200-1.png)
![Kumu Mele](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00145.jpeg)
![Kumu Ni'i](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00137.jpeg)
![Kumu Omar](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PHA-STAFF-200x300-Omar.Romero.png)
![Kumu Priscilla](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FEMALE.PERSON-300x200-1.png)
![Kumu Siki](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00130.jpeg)
Counselors
![Kumu Lala](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00115.jpeg)
![Kumu Camille](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00139.jpeg)
![Kumu Kiani](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00154.jpeg)
![Kumu Celia](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00148.jpeg)
Maintenance
![Kumu Maria](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00127.jpeg)
![Kumu Florinda](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Florinda.jpg)
![Kumu Mercedes](https://phlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00147.jpeg)