Nā Kumu | KMS Lama

Core Teachers:

Mandy Chock, Papa Pelekania machock@ksbe.edu

Mrs. Chock is the English teacher for Pū‘ulu Lama. She began teaching at KMS in 2012 and enjoys working with the diverse group of students she has every year. Mrs. Chock attended the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa where she earned her BA in History and a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Middle Level education. After she finishes editing her studentsʻ essays, Mrs. Chock loves to go to the beach, read (her favorite author is John Green), and explore new places with her family. Mrs. Chock enjoys teaching middle school and wants her students to become lifelong readers.

Ray Parker, Papa Pili Kanaka raparker@ksbe.edu

Hello everyone!

My name is Ray Parker, and I am the 8th grade U.S. History teacher for the Lama team. I was born and raised on ‘Oahu, graduated from Kamehameha in 2001 and then ventured off to Colorado where I received a B.A in Psychology at Colorado Mesa University. Upon graduation I returned home and earned my Masters degree in Middle Level Education at the University of Hawai‘i. Besides teaching, I am also the JV Boys Basketball coach here at Kamehameha and enjoy the opportunity to teach life lessons to student-athletes that often can’t be translated in the classroom. On my personal time I love spending time with my family, exercising, playing basketball, going to live sporting events, and most importantly, adding to my extensive collection of vintage Air Jordan’s and Nike Basketball shoes. Kamehameha Schools, and Princess Pauahi have blessed me with so many things in my life. I try to take advantage of every opportunity I can to give back to our school’s wonderful legacy.

Eric Kane Papa Makemakika
erkane@ksbe.edu

“Listen carefully the moment you decide math isn’t important. You might be able to hear the sound of doors closing.” — James Caballero

Eric Kane transitioned to teaching Middle school Math from the Computer lab in 2006. Kumu Kane has taught at Kamehameha since 1985. Prior to his arrival at Kamehameha, Kumu Kane taught Math and AP Computer Science at Kailua High School. A 1976 graduate of Kamehameha Schools, he has coached football, boys basketball, and girls basketball for the school. Kumu Kane is also a volunteer coach committed to the education of Hawai`i’s youth by developing and integrating personal commitment, team play, and basketball fundaments at the Kalākaua Basketball Clinic.

Peggy Harbottle Papa ‘Epekema
peharbot@ksbe.edu

Mrs. Harbottle is the science teacher for Pūʻulu Lama. Prior to working at Kamehameha Middle School, Mrs. Harbottle worked at Radford High School where she taught Physical Science and Food Science. Born and raised on the island of ‘Oahu, Mrs. Harbottle earned a BA in Natural Science with a minor in Earth Space Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. In 2001, she earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In her spare time, Mrs. Harbottle enjoys spending time with her family, playing at the park or beach, reading books, watching movies, shopping, and relaxing.

Mel Ferreira, Educational Assistant meferrei@ksbe.edu
Hi! My name is Melodee Ferreira, and I am the 8^th grade Educational Assistant for Pū‘ulu Lama. After graduating from Kamehameha and attending both Honolulu Community College and the University of Hawaii, I became a preschool teacher at Kailua Baptist Preschool. However, I knew in my heart, that I wanted to return to Kamehameha to do my part in giving back to the school that gave me so much! Through God’s magnificent blessings, I’m married to an amazing fireman (my “love at first sight” best friend), we have a beautiful daughter (a Kamehameha student since kindergarten), and adopted our Russian Blue cat (we acquired her via KHON’s adopt a pet segment). If there is one common love in our family, it’s definitely the ocean, namely, Kaneohe Bay via our 17’ boat. It is in these waters where our family goes spearfishing, tako diving, or just lounging at the sandbar. Aren’t we blessed to live in Hawaii? Overall, my mission in life is to be God’s servant, which encompasses carrying out Pauahi’s legacy. Without the opportunities I’ve been given, and the individuals who mentored me throughout my life, there is no way I’d be here today. I can only hope that I can pay it forward to those who I come into contact with every day of my life!