Directory

Clipart of an address book

Welcome to our faculty directory. 

Scroll down to see our faculty members organized by department. 

Many teachers have a little bio listed under the drop down arrow. 

The photo and name should be clickable to send an email. 

Note: "HQT" means Hawaii Qualified Teacher.

ADMINISTRATION

Principal

Vice Principal



Vice Principal

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 

7th Grade ELA

8th Grade ELA

8th Grade ELA

7th Grade ELA

7th Grade ELA

8th Grade ELA

7th & 8th workshop ELA

MATH

7th Grade Math

B.S.: Information and Computer Science, University of Hawaii-Manoa.

B.Ed.: Math, University of Hawaii- Manoa

HQT: MathBackground in Computer Science and Data AnalysisCyberPatriot Teacher AdvisorJedi Academy Graduate

8th Grade Math

8th Grade Math

M.Ed.: Secondary Education- Mathematics, Hawaii Pacific University

B.A.: Mathematics, Lewis & Clark College

HQT: MathDepartment ChairGoogle Certified Teacher

7th Grade Math

M.A: University of Washington

B.A.: Marquette University

HQT: Math

Ms. Kiakona

7th Grade Math

8th Grade Math

SCIENCE

8th Grade Science

Mr. D. Frates

8th Grade Science

7th Grade Science

B.S.: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto

Post-Baccalaureate Certification: Secondary Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa

HQT: ScienceCertified Ski Instructor with PSIA

8th Grade Science

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7th Grade Science

7th Grade Science

SOCIAL STUDIES

7th Grade Social Studies

7th Grade Social Studies

M.Ed.: Curriculum Studies with an emphasis in Middle-Level Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa

B.Ed.: Social Studies, University of Hawaii- Manoa

2013 Hawaii State Teacher of the YearWindward District Teacher of the Year  2012 KIS Teacher of the YearHQT: Social StudiesDepartment Chair

7th Grade Social Studies

B.S.: History / Government,
Brigham Young University - Hawaii

P.D.: Secondary Education Teaching Certification

HQT: Social Studies

8th Grade Social Studies

BA: International Relations & Child Study, Tufts UniversityJuris Doctor (JD): University of Connecticut School of LawMALD: Law & Diplomacy, Fletcher School, Tufts University
Licensed in Hawaii and Massachusetts.

8th Grade Social Studies

COUNSELORS

Behavioral Health Specialist

M.A.: Clinical Mental Health Counseling,  Hawaii Pacific University 

B.A.: Psychology and English,  University of San Diego

8th Grade Counselor

M.S.: Psychology, School Counseling, Chaminade University

B.S.: Social Work, Pacific University

7th Grade Counselor

M.A.: University of San Diego, School Counseling 

B.S.: Washington State University, Psychology

NCC (National Certified Counselor)

Behavioral Health Specialist

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH

Team Sports & Body Conditioning

M.Ed.: Educational Administration, University of Hawaii- Manoa

B.S.: Exercise Science, Fresno State University

HQT: Physical Education
NSCA: Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association

ELECTIVES

Intro to Ag and Farm to Fork

B.A. Sociology, University Nevada Las Vegas

Post- Baccalaureate: Secondary Education Teaching Certificate, University of Hawaii Manoa

HQT: Social Studies and Sociology

Leadership, Student Activities Coordinator

B.A.:  Secondary Education: Social Studies/History, University of Hawaii Manoa

HQT: Social Studies/History

Computer Science, Engineering and Design Thinking

M.Ed. Teaching Secondary Science, University of Hawaii - Manoa

B.S.: General Biology, University of California San Diego

HQT: Science and STEMElectives Department HeadDrone Racing Club and Esports Team Director Level 2 Google Certification2022-2023 KIS Teacher of the Year

Spanish, Crafts

M.Ed.: Teaching

Art, Art & Design

Japanese and Business

Broadcast, Media Production & Yearbook



B.Ed.: Music, University of Hawaii - Manoa

Newswriting, Play Production

B.A.: English, University of Hawaii - Manoa

P.D.: Teaching Certification, University of Phoenix

HQT: Language Arts (7th - 12th Grade), Mathematics (6th-8th grade)

The 21st Century Classroom, Level 2Google Certified Level 2 Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Post B.A.: Special Education, University of Hawaii- Manoa

B.A.: Social Science, Hawaii Loa College

Certificate in Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies, University of Hawaii- West Oahu

HQT: Special Education, History, Social Studies

B.A.:Communication,  Fairfield University, Fairfield CT

Education Specialist National, University San Diego, CA

Masters in Special Education  National University, San Diego

Taught Language Arts and MathLicensed Teacher in CaliforniaFormer College Football Player

M.A.: Education, Grand Canyon University, Arizona

R.I.S.E. - Special Education Certification

B.S.: Physical Education, Brigham Young University - Utah

HQT: Special Education and Physical Education

Ms. A. Pierson

Mx. S. Román

B.S.: Special Education, University of Wisconsin - Madison

HQT: MathHSTA Windward Negotiations Committee

NON-CLASSROOM 

B.A.: English, Portland State University

PBC: Secondary Education English/Language Arts, University of Hawaii -Manoa

HQT: English/Language ArtsInstructional Leadership TeamCertified School Level Instructional MentorGoogle Certified Teacher

Kailua-Kalaheo CRCO Equity Specialist

Phone: 808-377-0741

PCNC (Parent Community Network Center)

Contact Jana for information about tours, the KIS Newsletter, new families to our school, etc. 

Transition Center Coordinator

SSC - Student Services Coordinator

M.Ed: Curriculum Studies: STEM , University of Hawaii at Manoa 

BEd: Elementary Education and Special Education, University of Hawaii - Manoa

HQT: Special Education Mild-Moderate Sp. Ed. Department Chair