Leadership
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY leadership is composed of senior administrative members who make up the Leadership Team, which is responsible for developing policy, overseeing the day-to-day operations, personnel matters, and relationships with constituents.
ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY’s Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance, policies, and resources that ensure the school’s sustainability, within the context of how a financial, programmatic, or physical facility issue relates to the school’s overall mission.
Leadership Team

Gerald Teramae
Head of School

Steve Ross
Assistant Head of School

Gail Vannatta
Secondary Principal

Samantha Hodes-Der
Elementary Principal

Gavin Yukitomo
Director of Finance

Jennifer Banquil
Director of Admissions

Harriet Ngethe
Director of Human Resources

Kent Nakata
Director of Technology

Mike Armstrong
Director of Facilities

Shannon Vasilash
Assistant to the Head of School
Board of Trustees

Martha Camacho
President

Cayenne Peʻa
Vice President

Peter Young
Treasurer

Del Mochizuki
Secretary

Teddi Anderson
Board Member

James Malins
Board Member

Keith Ogata
Trustee

Dr. Leon Richards
Board Member

Mike Rompel
Board Member

Eric Seitz
Board Member

Kim Uehisa
Board Member

Lance Wilhelm
Emeritus

Gerald Teramae
Head of School