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 kumu are dedicated, professional and care deeply for the success of each and every student.

Teacher Qualifications

Pacific Heritage Academy employs certified teachers. PHA may hire educators on LEA-specific licenses. Parents may request information regarding the qualifications of their children’s teachers by email Kumu Alaiasa directly at sheena.alaiasa@phlearning.org

Administration

Kumu Alaiasa

Kumu Alaiasa

Director

Kumu Kalama

Kumu Kalama

Assistant Director

Kumu Semmi

Kumu Semmi

Asst Director/4-8 Curriculum Advisor

Kumu Leah

Kumu Leah

Special Education Director

Office Staff

Kumu Damaris

Kumu Damaris

Office Manager/Purchasing Manager

Kumu Valerie

Kumu Valerie

Asst to the Director/Registrar/ SSSD/SDP/RO/Tech Manager

Janet Zoani

Janet Zoani

Business Manager

Rich Eccles

Rich Eccles

Business Administrator

Teachers

Kumu Whitney

Kumu Whitney

K-3 Curriculum Advisor

Kumu Rita

Kumu Rita

4-8 Curriculum Advisor

Kumu Taliauli

Kumu Taliauli

Kindergarten Teacher

Kumu Naluai

Kumu Naluai

1st Grade Teacher

Kumu Goo

Kumu Goo

1st Grade Teacher

Kumu Jen

Kumu Jen

2nd Grade Teacher, ASP Director

Kumu Deem

Kumu Deem

2nd Grade Teacher

Kumu Sapoi

Kumu Sapoi

3rd Grade Teacher

Kumu Ni'i

Kumu Ni'i

4th Grade Teacher

Kumu JJ

Kumu JJ

5th Grade Teacher

Kumu Erickson

Kumu Erickson

4th Grade Teacher

Kumu Peters

Kumu Peters

6th Grade Teacher

Kumu Sheyla

Kumu Sheyla

6th Grade Teacher

Kumu Riley

Kumu Riley

7th/8th Grade Science Teacher

Kumu Briam

Kumu Briam

7th/8th Grade Math Teacher

Kumu Moea'i

Kumu Moea'i

7th/8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Kumu Richie

Kumu Richie

7th/8th Grade History Teacher

Heritage and Specials Teachers

Kumu Jolene

Kumu Jolene

Music Teacher

Kumu Juaul

Kumu Juaul

Cultural Specialist

Whaea Kerapa

Whaea Kerapa

Maori Heritage

Kumu Vaha

Kumu Vaha

Cultural Specialist

Special Education

Kumu Eliza

Kumu Eliza

Paraprofessional

Kumu Lavinia

Kumu Lavinia

Paraprofessional

Kumu Francis

Kumu Francis

Paraprofessional

Kumu Tita

Kumu Tita

Paraprofessional

Kumu Jesse

Kumu Jesse

Paraprofessional, ASP

Student Support

Kumu Camille

Kumu Camille

After School Program Coordinator

Kumu Elisha

Kumu Elisha

Paraprofessional - Kindy

Kumu LaVerne

Kumu LaVerne

Student Activities Coordinator

Kumu Mele

Kumu Mele

Paraprofessional - Kindy

Kumu Siki

Kumu Siki

Paraprofessional

Kumu Sharon

Kumu Sharon

Reading Paraprofessional

Counselors

Kumu Lala

Kumu Lala

MTSS Director

Maintenance

Kumu Maria

Kumu Maria

Maintenance Manager

Kumu Florinda

Kumu Florinda

Maintenance

Cafeteria

Kumu Maria F

Kumu Maria F

Cafeteria Manager

Kumu Nora

Kumu Nora

Kitchen Worker

Kumu Sandra

Kumu Sandra

Kitchen Worker

Upcoming Events

August 6, 2026
    • Rose Park BSA Meeting

    August 6, 2026 | 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

August 7, 2026
    • Community Circle by Kumus

    August 7, 2026

    • Voyager Fest

    August 7, 2026

    Food Vendors Only
    No Staff Vendors

    • Back to School Night

    August 7, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Early Arrival Reception

      • Complimentary pizza will be available for families arriving early.

    • 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Faculty Introductions

      • All faculty members will gather at the front of the room to briefly introduce themselves, including their grade level and content area. Following introductions, teachers will be dismissed to their classrooms to prepare for parent visits.

    • 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM | School-Wide Presentation

      • Title I (School Improvement Plan) and School Advisory Council (SAC) information session.

    • 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Classroom Visitations

      • Families will visit classrooms. Please ensure you have professional handouts ready to share, covering:

        • A brief professional biography

        • Curriculum and syllabus overview

        • Classroom expectations and requested school supplies

        • On-boarding instructions for Remind and LiveSchool

August 8, 2026
    • UOF Leslie L

    August 8, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

    • Aztec Dance

    August 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

August 9, 2026
    • Aztec Group

    August 9, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

August 10, 2026
    • After School Program (ASP) Begins

    August 10, 2026

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