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/SSSD/Tech Manager

Janet Zoani

Janet Zoani

Business Manager

Rich Eccles

Rich Eccles

Business Administrator

Teachers

Kumu Whitney

Kumu Whitney

K-3 Curriculum Advisor

Kumu Taliauli

Kumu Taliauli

Kindergarten Teacher

Kumu Holdaway

Kumu Holdaway

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 Erickson

Kumu Erickson

4th Grade Teacher

Kumu Peters

Kumu Peters

6th Grade Teacher

Kumu Sharon

Kumu Sharon

6th Grade Teacher

Kumu Tehani

Kumu Tehani

5th 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 Jessica

Kumu Jessica

Latin Heritage Teacher

Kumu LaVerne

Kumu LaVerne

Hawaiian Heritage Teacher / Student Activities

Whaea Kerapa

Whaea Kerapa

Maori Heritage

Kumu Sekeli

Kumu Sekeli

Samoan Heritage Teacher

Kumu Vaha

Kumu Vaha

Tongan Heritage Teacher

Special Education

Kumu Eliza

Kumu Eliza

Paraprofessional

Kumu Liahona

Kumu Liahona

Paraprofessional

Kumu Francis

Kumu Francis

Paraprofessional

Kumu Tita

Kumu Tita

Paraprofessional

Kumu Jesse

Kumu Jesse

Paraprofessional, ASP

Student Support

Kumu Aimee

Kumu Aimee

Paraprofessional

Kumu Camille

Kumu Camille

After School Program Coordinator

Kumu Elisha

Kumu Elisha

Paraprofessional - Kindy

Kumu Mele

Kumu Mele

Paraprofessional - Kindy

Kumu RuthAnn

Kumu RuthAnn

USBE Literacy Specialist

Kumu Siki

Kumu Siki

Paraprofessional

Counselors

Kumu Lala

Kumu Lala

MTSS Director

Kumu Kiani

Kumu Kiani

Counselor

Kumu Celia

Kumu Celia

Counselor

Maintenance

Kumu Maria

Kumu Maria

Maintenance Manager

Kumu Florinda

Kumu Florinda

Maintenance

Kumu Johnny

Kumu Johnny

Maintenance

Cafeteria

Kumu Maria F

Kumu Maria F

Cafeteria Manager

Kumu Nora

Kumu Nora

Kitchen Worker

Upcoming Events

January 19, 2026
    • MLK Jr Day (No School)

    January 19, 2026

January 20, 2026
    • History Club

    January 20, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Poly Club

    January 20, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

January 21, 2026
    • Film Club

    January 21, 2026 | 2:50 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Soccer

    January 21, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:05 pm

    • Theater Club

    January 21, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Measina Academy (Samoan)

    January 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

January 22, 2026
    • Poly Club

    January 22, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    • Rose Park BSA Meeting

    January 22, 2026 | 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

January 23, 2026
    • 100th Day of School!

    January 23, 2026

    • Teacher Community Circle

    January 23, 2026

    • PD: WIDA/Work Day

    January 23, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm