Faculty & Staff Directory
Head of School
MEd in Educational Administration – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
PD in Elementary Education – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
BA in Elementary Education – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Gerald Teramae has been a teacher and school administrator in both the public and private schools. Gerald was an elementary school teacher at Maiʻli Elementary School, Kalihi Uka Elementary School and Honowai Elementary School. He was a school administrator at Waipahu Intermediate School, Nānākuli Intermediate and High School, Aliʻiolani Elementary School, Jarrett Middle School and Kalani High School. His most recent administrative position was at ʻIolani as Dean of Lower School.

Erinn Abragar
Educational Technology Specialist
At IPA since 2021

Catherine Almazan
Secondary Art Teacher
At IPA since 2023

Warren Andrade
Secondary Art
At IPA since 2008

Mike Armstrong, Jr.
Director of Facilities
At IPA since 2007

Rose Armstrong
Enrollment Coordinator
At IPA since 2022

Ruth Ann Babas
Elementary Music
At IPA since 2004

Jennifer Banquil
Director of Admissions
At IPA since 2022

Richard Bilenchi
Secondary Physics & Engineering
At IPA since 2024

Rachel Brock
Grade 3 Teacher
At IPA since 2023

Seth Brownold
Secondary Physical Education
At IPA since 2018

Midori Burton
Secondary Math
At IPA since 2020

Jenna Butts
Secondary Design Technology
At IPA since 2022

Marsha Castillo
Annual Fund & Stewardship Officer
At IPA since 2023

Shayna Chu
Technology Support Specialist
At IPA since 2020

Virginia “Tiny” Chuberko
Grade K Teacher's Aide
At IPA since 2008

Alyssa Chuberko
Security & Facilities
At IPA since 2017

Steve Cleveland
Secondary History
At IPA since 2015

Johana Copas
Design Tech 8/ Science 8
At IPA since 2024

Katie Davis
Elementary Art
At IPA since 2014

Brandi Dul
Secondary Art/Theatre
At IPA since 2011

Jo Ann Eder
Grade 2 Teacher
At IPA since 2023

Melanie Erice
Secondary English
At IPA since 2021

Maria Erice-Cortorreal
Technology Specialist
At IPA since 2024

Sheena Fajardo
Grade 2
At IPA since 2017

Christine Farias
Middle School Counselor
At IPA since 2022

Sa’ofetalai Faulkner
Elementary Principal
At IPA since 2018

Ashley Faulkner
Facilities Worker
At IPA since 2023

Zachary Faulkner
Auxiliary Programs Supervisor
At IPA since 2023

Louisa Faulkner
Kindergarten Teacher Aide
At IPA since 2023

Mark-Ashley Faulkner
Facilities Worker
At IPA since 2023

Ruby May Fernandez
Student Activities Coordinator
At IPA since 2021

Molly Fromille
Secondary Mathematics
At IPA since 2022

Raymond Fujino
Director of Athletics
At IPA since 2024

Terry Fuller
Elementary Science
At IPA since 2014

Federico “David” Gonzalez
Secondary Music
At IPA since 2022

Alexandria Gouveia
Grade 3 Teacher
At IPA since 2023

Susan Goya
Dean of College Counseling
At IPA since 2021

Laura Angel Guzman
Secondary Spanish
At IPA since 2005

Sutisien Harper
Elementary Mandarin Teacher
At IPA since 2023

Richard Hata
Elementary Digital Innovations Teacher
At IPA since 2020

Katherine Jones
Sustainability & Innovation Coordinator
At IPA since 2018

Victoria Joyce
Middle School Science
At IPA since 2024

Marisa Julian
Grade 4
At IPA since 2024

Lenson Kaaloa
Elementary ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
At IPA since 2024

Sophia Kartsonas
Grade 4
At IPA since 2024

Starr Kekoa
Grade K
At IPA since 2009

Micah Kerr
Secondary Humanities
At IPA since 2023

Davinia Lau
Secondary English Teacher
At IPA since 2020

Mina Law
Secondary Japanese Language
At IPA since 2022

Ashley Leon
Grade 1
At IPA since 2012

Lauren Loulhati
Elementary PE
At IPA since 2024

Rodney Lum
High School Student Support Counselor
At IPA since 2023

Katie Metz
Director of Auxiliary Programs
At IPA since 2023

Mitchell Miles
Secondary ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
At IPA since 2022

Tricia Murata
Marketing & Communications Officer
At IPA since 2016

Kent Nakata
Director of Technology
At IPA since 2017

Harriet Ngethe
Director of Human Resources
At IPA since 2022

Jenny Nguyen
Accounts Receivable
At IPA since 2023

Nicole Ogimi
Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
At IPA since 2018

Valeen Ohira
Grade 1 Teacher Aide
At IPA since 2019

Travis Oki
Facilities Supervisor
At IPA since 2023

Evelyn Okimoto
Secondary Office Manager
At IPA since 2017

Cedric Ongjoco
Secondary Chemistry and Science
At IPA since 2024

Cassandra Pasion
Secondary English & Design Thinking
At IPA since 2024

Belle Recto
Health Aide
At IPA since 2024

Tommy Reyes-Huynh
Secondary Physical Education
At IPA since 2007

Michelle Richardson
Grade 1
At IPA since 2022

Tori Rooke
Elementary Office Manager
At IPA since 2024

Steve Ross
Secondary Principal
At IPA since 2011

Rebecca Rudder
Grade K
At IPA since 2006

Lisa Russell
Secondary Vice Principal
At IPA since 2024

Scott Schumaker
Community Impact Advisor
At IPA since 2023

Lauren Siegmund
Secondary English & Humanities
At IPA since 2024

Gracen Smith
Secondary Biology
At IPA since 2024

Renee Spencer
Elementary Counselor
At IPA since 2023

Cindy Thurman
Grade 5
At IPA since 2024

Yoshiko Tokuda
Secondary Japanese
At IPA since 2021

Fe Turalva
Accounts Payable
At IPA since 2023

Kelsey Uehira
Registrar & Student Information Systems Manager
At IPA since 2020

Tina Vanyo
Secondary Math
At IPA since 2018

Shannon Vasilash
Executive Assistant to the Head of School / Administration Office Manager
At IPA since 2010

Joseph Villaluz
Grade 5
At IPA since 2017

Aiddy Weisbecker
Secondary Spanish
At IPA since 2007

Devon Widmer
Secondary Design Technology
At IPA since 2022

Owen Williams
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
At IPA since 2018

Kyle Willmann
Secondary Mathematics
At IPA since 2022

Elizabeth Wrazien
Secondary English
At IPA since 2019

Sabine Yamamura
Secondary History
At IPA since 2006

Gavin Yukitomo
Director of Finance
At IPA since 2023