Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui

The impact of a great kumu can reverberate for generations. For more than 40 years, Kumu Keʻala Kwan helped shape haumāna at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Kapālama. As he reflects on his lifelong journey as an educator, hear his manaʻo on the lessons that matter most, and what our haumāna continue to teach us in return. Mahalo to all the kumu whose impact continues to strengthen our lāhui, and to those who help ensure Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy lives on.

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Recently, 90 haumāna representing all three Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha campuses gathered at @kamehamehahawaii for the third Leadership Speaker Series. Participants engaged with KS Trustees Crystal Rose KSK’75, Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua KSK’92, Michelle Kaʻuhane KSK’86, and Elliot Mills, who shared experiences and lessons from their own ʻōiwi leadership journeys. Mahalo nui to Vaughn Vasconcellos KSK’71 for his vision and generous gift that makes this leadership forum possible! #imuakamehameha #oiwileaders

Each day, our kumu help create the strong kahua upon which our haumāna stand, grow, and begin to discover their purpose. As we near the close of this school year, join us in expressing our appreciation for our kumu. Guided by E Ola!, our kumu carry forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s kauoha, nurturing, uplifting, and empowering the next generation of ʻŌiwi leaders. They create spaces where curiosity is sparked, where confidence takes root, and where haumāna are inspired to live with a strong sense of ea. E nā kumu, mahalo nui loa for your dedication, care, and ʻike you bring to this calling. Today and every day, we are grateful for the inspiration you offer and the difference you make in the lives of nā pua a Pauahi.��#kumuappreciation #nanaikekumu #teacherappreciation #teacherappreciationweek #teacher

We’re still listening—and there’s still time to share your voice. ʻImi Pono continues to learn from our communities and honor the many ways we experience health, balance, and connection. If you’re a Hawaiʻi resident or a Native Hawaiian living on the continent (including Alaska) and are 18+, we’d love to hear from you. The survey takes about 20 minutes and is open through the end of April. Mahalo nui to our partners: @liliuokalanitrust @oha_hawaii @kamehamehaschools @papaolalokahi @queenshealthhi And mahalo to our local business collaborators: @polipolifarms @thelocalgeneralstorehi @farmlinkhawaii @manauphawaii @bigislandcoffeeroasters Your voice helps guide what comes next. Take the survey: ksbe.edu/imiponosurvey #ImiPono #ShareYourManaʻo #CommunityVoices #Oiwivalues