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 headshot

Gerald Teramae

Head of School

Steve Ross

Assistant Head of School

Gail Vannatta headshot

Gail Vannatta

Secondary Principal

Samantha Hodesder headshot

Samantha Hodes-Der

Elementary Principal

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Gavin Yukitomo

Director of Finance

Jennifer Banquil headshot

Jennifer Banquil

Director of Admissions

Harriet Nedgthe headshot

Harriet Ngethe

Director of Human Resources

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Kent Nakata

Director of Technology

Mike Armstrong headshot

Mike Armstrong

Director of Facilities

Shannon Vasilash

Assistant to the Head of School

Board of Trustees

Martha Camacho

Martha Camacho

President

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Cayenne Peʻa

Vice President

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Peter Young

Treasurer

Del Mochizuki - Board of Trustee member

Del Mochizuki

Secretary

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Teddi Anderson

Board Member

James Malins

Board Member

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Keith Ogata

Trustee

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Dr. Leon Richards

Board Member

Mike Rompel

Mike Rompel

Board Member

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Eric Seitz

Board Member

Headshot of Kim Uehisa Board Member

Kim Uehisa

Board Member

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Lance Wilhelm

Emeritus

Gerald Teramae headshot

Gerald Teramae

Head of School