President Jessica Cambra is a legal secretary at a Wailuku law firm. She and her husband Harold have three wonderful sons, Kody (KSM c/o 2019, ASU c/o 2023), Tyler (KSM c/o 2025), and Dylan (ELS c/o 2027). Jessica has served KSM in a variety of roles over the years, including PTSO President, PTSO Secretary, Ho‘olaule‘a Silent Auction Committee Co-Chair, and as a parent volunteer at various events. "KSM is a great school with dedicated teachers, staff, and parents. Being involved with PTSO gives me a chance to give back to our kula and Pauahi, for providing such quality educational experiences and opportunities to our boys. Mahalo nui loa for the chance to serve on the PTSO. I am excited for the start of the next school year!"
Vice President Teana Kaho‘ohanohano Maui native and Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Class of 2000 Alumna, Teana holds a Master's Degree in Public Health and Administration and over 12 years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in California and Hawai’i. She now serves her Maui Nui community as the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for Hale Makua Health Services, overseeing all operations at the Kahului facility since 2017. Prior to returning to Maui, her two oldest children attended Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Campus since Kindergarten, before the entire ‘ohana officially moved home in 2019. Teana's most proud to be the mother of 5 children, Kolt (KSM 2026), Melia (KSM 2030), Liliana (KS Paukūkalo), and twins, Hōlei and Kiele. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, reading, dancing hula, and spending time with her ‘ohana. "Aloha! What an honor it is to serve as PTO representative for the Class of 2030. It is my passion to continue to give back to nā pua a Pauahi and am looking forward to the years ahead. Imua!"
Secretary Chanel Guzman is a faithful woman after God’s own heart, wife to a kind husband, a devoted mother of three wonderful children; Keali’i (Maui High 2014), Makena Sunset (KSM 2022) & Ka’ikena Surf (KSM 2028), 1st-grade religion education teacher, business owner, hula dancer, community volunteer, tea drinker, quote collector, content creator, book worm, lavender gardener, writer, and DIY enthusiast. "I love helping children learn & grow and have found great joy in volunteering at The Kamehameha Schools and with various athletic teams since my children were little. I believe all children need support and guidance from positive role models. I feel the time invested in these Keiki really shape them positively during their formative years inspiring them to want to serve others. We as a community can have such a great impact on them that they will remember even after they graduate and become industrious members of our community. I look forward to working together with the many parents and teachers who give of their time to fulfill Ke’Ali’i Pauahi’s legacy.
Treasurer Angelique Rogat "I am the proud mother of Kaimana (26), Beau (gr 2) and Waimea (K). For the last 20 years I’ve worked as a drafter/office manager at an engineering firm in the private sector. In my spare time I enjoy staying active, spending time and traveling with my family, crafts and playing Mah Jong. I am excited to serve as a member of the Kamehameha Maui PTSO, building friendships with the Classes of ’34 and ‘32 and the PTSO ‘Ohana. "Overall, just being more involved in my child’s school."
Parent Representatives: Aureanna Greenwood and Veronica Jachowski
Aureanna Greenwood " I am honored to be one of the Papa Mālaa’o PTSO reps for the 2022-2023 school year. My children are Easton (5) and Kaiana (8) Wolfgramm, both of whom are students at KS Maui. I graduated in May of 2022 with my degree in accounting and am currently working at the Makena Beach and Golf Club while earning my Bachelor’s degree in early childhood psychology at the University of Hawaii. In the tiny amount of free time that I have I like take my kids to the beach, swim in the rivers of Iao, and attempt to bake all the things from the Great British Baking Show. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of PTSO and meeting so many like-minded women dedicated to making their children’s experience at KS Maui fun and memorable. I look forward to being a part of the PTSO for many years to come."
Veronica Jachowski Veronica Mendoza Jachowski is the proud Mama to Kuahiwi (K) and Anuhea (6 months). For the last several years, she has been involved in servicing the spanish-speaking immigrant community on Maui and engages in advocacy, technical and educational assistance in an effort to advance immigrant rights and their access to services. Since her daughter was born, her family has slowly started acquiring farm animals, many of which have been named after Star Wars characters. If Veronica had spare time, she would enjoy freediving, surfing, reading, beading, but most of all, immersing herself in all things art and design...and possibly browsing lowriders for hours. As a proud Chicana, she is committed to ensuring her family is raised with an immersive appreciation for their dual Mexican and Hawaiian heritage through language, culture and art. Veronica is honored to have the opportunity to serve Papa Mālaa`o this year.
Parent Representatives: Angelique Rogat and Nalanipo Sawyer
Angelique Rogat "I am the proud mother of Kaimana (26), Beau (gr 2) and Waimea (K). For the last 20 years I’ve worked as a drafter/office manager at an engineering firm in the private sector. In my spare time I enjoy staying active, spending time and traveling with my family, crafts and playing Mah Jong. I am excited to serve as a member of the Kamehameha Maui PTSO, building friendships with the Classes of ’34 and ‘32 and the PTSO ‘Ohana. "Overall, just being more involved in my child’s school."
Nalanipo Sawyer "I’m a proud mom of 6 children: Kayla (KSM 2025), Kaheawai (KSM 2026), Kealohi (KSM 2028), Keolumana (KSM 2034), Kamana’io (4) and Ka’olani (2). Our ‘Ohana is so grateful for the opportunity that our children have been given. I’m looking forward to this new journey of being a parent representative and to a new school year."
Parent Representatives: Wendy Duey and Maya Aquino
Wendy Duey is the proud mother of Kawelina, 7, (Class of 2033) and Kuʻu Sweetie, 4. She is married to husband, Kawika, who completes their family of four. For the last 20 years, she has worked as News Director for Pacific Media Group. She also serves as News Director for the company's Maui Now digital news platform. In her spare time, she loves hula, art, culture and time with family. We are so grateful for the opportunity Pauahi has shared with us and hope this time on the PTSO will help our family to give back and enrich the KSM community.
Maya Aquino "Aloha! My name is Maya Aquino and I am the proud mother of 5 beautiful keiki (17,7,5,3,1)-two of whom attend Kamehameha Maui. I was born and raised on Maui and graduated from the University of Hawaii with Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology. I feel happiest when I am with my family. Seeing my children create bonds with their siblings and cousins has been the greatest blessing. Mahalo for the opportunity to be a PTSO representative!"
Parent Representatives: Lauren Perry and Carly Ambrose
Lauren Perry "Aloha! My name is Lauren Perry, and I am looking forward to being one of the class reps this year! I live in Kihei with my husband Chris, my son Alex (8), and my daughter Annie (4). We have fun riding bikes together,building Lego creations, and enjoying the beautiful Maui weather."
Carly Ambrose "Aloha! I am so honored and grateful to be a part of the KSM 'ohana. I have two kaikamahine, Mahinahie (KSM 2032) and Lililehua (Age 4). I've been teaching in the DOE for 15 years. Our 'ohana resides in Wailuku and we enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with 'ohana. I'm excited and look forward to working together to make this year FUN and MEMORABLE!"
Parent Representatives: Tawyna Gaoiran and Leinani Ortiz
Tawyna Gaoiran "I am excited to be part of this journey again as this will be my 5th year in a row to serve on the PTSO board. I am grateful and humbled as the experience has helped me build stronger friendships with other class reps, makua and haumana throughout the years. I have had the pleasure of serving KSM in various capacities that include: Hoʻolauleʻa Chair, Book Fair Chair, part of the Sign Waiving Committee and Social Chair. My goal is to always have an open communication, be able to share helpful information with the mākua and am always welcoming new and exciting ideas that would benefit the haumāna in any way. I do this because I enjoy being involved in my keiki's school and I am looking forward to a fresh new 2022-23 school year!"
Leinani Ortiz
Parent Representatives: Stina Kiili and Erin Nakata
Stina Kiili
Erin Nakata "Born and raised in rural northern California, I moved to Maui after college and not soon after met my husband, Kaipo. Almost 20 years and three kids later I can’t imagine being happy living anywhere else. We have been fortunate that all three of our children attend Kamehameha Schools-Maui. Kanoa is in seventh grade, Siena is in fifth grade and Kalena is in second grade. We started a small farm right around the time of the pandemic and it was really a saving grace for us to have an outdoor space to spend our days in. I also work on a farm! I am the farm manager for Maui Alpaca and spend most mornings giving tours and taking care of the alpacas and angora rabbits. Mahalo for this opportunity to serve on the PTSO board."
Parent Representatives: Napua Aloy
Napua Aloy "I am grateful to serve as one of the 6th grade PTSO representatives. I was born and raised on Maui, married with three children, and work at Maui Memorial Medical Center as an obstetric nurse. I’m excited to meet everyone and to grow closer as a class ‘ohana."
Parent Representatives: Wendi Kuon
Wendi Kuon
Parent Representatives: Amber Banaay and Nohealani Cabanting
Amber Banaay is a spiritual being, wife to a loving and supportive husband, mother to 4 wonderful keiki; Malakai (KSM2022), Judiah (KSM2027), Neriah (2031), and Kezaiah. "I love crafting, cooking and baking, dancing hula, going to`Iao (especially to reflect on life), exploring what the `āina has to offer, and learning new things. I have served on the PTSO board going on 3 years now, and my first 2 years was not without its challenges, for me and my then partners... Going forward, I want to make the best of Papa `A`ali`i Kū Makani last makahiki in kula waena, before they move on to kula ki`eki`e, by having some much needed pilina with one another, and having some fun... So lets have a fantastic year and make it a memorable one!"
Nohealani Cabanting "Aloha! I’m the proud mother of Kawenamakamae (KSM C/O 2027) and Kūha’o (KSM C/O 2031). My husband, BJ, and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this year. We live on a ranch in Makawao and take in animals that need help. We love spending time together and helping each other fulfill our goals. We are so grateful for the educational and cultural opportunities our kids have here at Kamehameha and love to be involved in anyway we can. I’m excited to be a PTSO representative for Ka Papa ‘A’ali’i Kū Makani. I look forward to building relationships with other ’ohana and Kumu who dedicate their time fulfilling Ke Ali’i Pauahi’s incredible legacy."
Parent Representatives: Risa Yarborough and Rosie Aiwohi
Risa Yarborough "This will be my daughter's 2nd year at Kamehameha Schools and the PTSO will be an opportunity for me to learn more about the school and also to create new relationships with other parents. I hope to lead by example for my children to show them the importance of being informed and contributing to any ‘ohana we are blessed to be a part of."
Rosie Aiwohi "I enjoy being a part of organizations that help and support our keiki and their learning experience. The Kamehameha PTSO has been a way for me to learn more about the school, itʻs education process as well as provide a way for parents to give back and support the school. I enjoy meeting other makua and being involved in my childʻs educational career. I have 3 keiki here at Kamehameha Maui and am glad to be able to support in any capacity I can."
Parent Representatives: Roylynn Pacheco and Melissa Dumlao
Roylynn Pacheco "I'm grateful to have the opportunity to give back to our school that has done such a wonderful job guiding and nurturing our children. I'm excited to build closer relationships with the 2025 parents and I look forward to having a hand in making it a wonderful last year of Middle School for our Keiki."
Melissa Dumlao "Our family is very fortunate to benefit so much from Pauahi’s legacy and to be part of the KSM community. Serving on the board is a small way of showing my appreciation. This is my first year as a PTSO representative and I am excited to get to know our class of 2025 and their families better, as well as the other grade level representatives."
Parent Representatives: Michelle Takahama and Hoku Laanui
Michelle Takahama "I am the mother of 4. My twins Ava and Bennett Takahama attend Kamehameha Schools. I have 2 other daughters, one of whom is a KS 2013 graduate. I volunteer because I feel we all need to do our part in our community. It’s our responsibility to teach our children to give back by the example we set."
Hoku Laanui "Aloha kakou! I’m Hoku & this will be my first time serving as a Class Rep for KSM Papa Makaloa. It is an honor & privilege to have this opportunity to serve such an amazing school. I am a mama of 5 keiki. 1 of which I am a Makuahine hanai to that attends KSM. In the future we are hoping to get our other children to attend this amazing school as well. I have grown up dancing hula as well as spent most of my life as a professional Polynesian entertainer. I have attended Pu’ukohola’s Ho’oku’ikahi festival a few times and gain much amazing experiences immersing myself in our beautiful Hawaiian culture. Our ohana enjoys paddling canoe & going to the beach. Ohana is everything to us & I’m excited to be apart of the KSM ohana. It will be my pleasure and honor to kokua our Makua & haumana this SY. Its been a rough year and a half for these keiki. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone, creating amazing memories for our haumana, Makua & the community. See you all soon. Lets have a phenomenal year & persevere through the hurdles."
Parent Representatives: Sienna Yoshida
Sienna Yoshida "Hi! I’m the Mother of two (2) KS Maui boys: Buster (Class of 2023) and Sonny (Class of 2027) Karlen. In addition to home life, I run a successful financial planning business in Wailuku. PTSO has been a labor of love since both the boys started Kindergarten. As an Alumni of Kamehameha, it is my pleasure to give back and show my gratitude. Over the years, our class has participated and accomplished so many activities together that have brought us closer: Open Houses, Holiday parties, Teacher Appreciation weeks, Socials, Graduations, Community Service, Banquets, Ho‘olaule‘a, Class Fundraisers, and more! We’ve got a few more years before our Papa Kou is graduated and off to the next chapter in their life. My hope is to make balance of their high school years the best they can be! We have such a great class and it’s been a pleasure getting to know them all. I mua Kamehameha."
Volunteer hours and efforts contribute to the success of many programs here at Kamehameha Schools Maui (KSM) ranging from a parent assisting in a classroom to school events.
Join the dedicated parents, family and friends, and contribute to KSM students’ school experience.
In order to maintain a safe learning environment for students, staff and ʻohana, KS Volunteers are asked to complete the following steps each school year:
After submitting the volunteer application to your campus’ administrative office or kumu, you will receive an email from the KSM Volunteer Program Coordinator with instructions on how to complete the process.
As soon as you receive the emails, please complete your portion in a timely manner to accelerate the process. The background check takes the longest. Allow up to 2 weeks to complete the clearance process.
Required Volunteer Clearance based on Activity | ||||
Volunteer Activity | Volunteer Application | Volunteer Training: “Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment” | Criminal Background | TB Clearance |
Volunteers for one-time educational activities specified by School Administration. | X |
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Youth Volunteers (under age 18). | Youth Application | X |
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Volunteering in K-12 educational activities for less than < 30 days, cumulative in a 12-month period. | X | X | X |
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Any educational activities where volunteer may have interactions with students that are unsupervised by a KS employee. | X | X | X |
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Overnight Stays | X | X | X |
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Preschool Educational Activities | X | X | X | X |
Volunteering in K-12 educational activities for more than > 30 days, cumulative in a 12-month period. | X | X | X | X |
For any questions, regarding the volunteer process, contact KSM Volunteer Program Coordinator:
Eleu Novikoff
elnoviko@ksbe.edu
808-573-7107
Aloha e nā makua o Kamehameha Maui!
Building strong positive relationships with our keiki and ‘ohana is fundamental to our kula. We practice Hawaiian values of aloha, mālama and kuleana to support these positive relationships. We take the time to develop relationships with each keiki, ‘ohana and staff members work together for the benefit of our students.
An active parent is an informed parent, so we hope you visit our Kamehameha Maui Parent Information site often to get the information you need.