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Vice Principal of Boarding: Hanale Vincent

Experience — Second year

Hometown — Kailua, O’ahu

Education —

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (2000)

Bachelor of Science in Sociology (emphasis: juvenile delinquency) from Brigham Young University (2004)

Master’s Degree in Social Work (concentration: child and family) from University of Hawai’i at Manoa

Related experience —

Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development

Career and College Counseling at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

Assistant varsity football coach at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama 

Head Dorm Advisor: Scott Kekua

Experience — Fourth year

Hometown — Pearl City, O’ahu

Family — Wife Kellie and sons Drake, Robe, and Ryder

Education —

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (2000)

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Chapman University (2004)

Related experience —

Physical Education teacher at St. John Vianney School

Head JV girls’ basketball coach at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

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Dorm Advisor: Kona Quinabo

Experience — Fifth year

Hometown — Kanaio, Maui

Family — Wife Pililua Keala-Quinabo

Interests — Hawaiian culture and language

Education —

King Kekaulike High School (2004)

Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Language from University of Hawaii at Manoa

Master’s of Education in Teaching from University of Hawaii at Manoa

Related experience —

One year at Anuenue Middle School

Fourth year at Anuenue High School

Why you wanted to be a dorm advisor at Nae’ole Hale:

“I wanted to be a dorm advisor because I know the importance of mentoring the next generation of Hawai’i. Being of a similar background, I empathize with these haumana and am able to provide guidance. I believe that by being a dorm advisor, I am fulfilling the mission of Ke Ali’I Bernice Pauahi Bishop and the lineage that preceded her, as well as my kuleana as a Hawaiian.”

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Dorm Advisor: Houston Ala

Hometown — Makaha, O’ahu

Education —

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (2000)

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of Hawai’i (2004)

Related experience —

Kamehameha Schools Early Childhood Community Education

Assistant varsity football coach (defensive line) at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

Dorm Advisor: Tim Bross

Experience — First year

Hometown — Vancouver, Wash.

Family — Wife Crista

Education —

Prairie High School (2004)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from Gonzaga University (2008)

Master’s in Education from Hawaii Pacific University (2014)

Related experience —

Three years as an 8th grade English teacher at Waianae Intermediate School

Coordinated an after-school program for one year at Waianae Intermediate

Six years of coaching basketball at the intermediate, high school, and college levels

Why you wanted to be a dorm advisor at Nae’ole Hale —

“I strongly believe in the mission of Kamehameha Schools and feel honored to work with the young men who attend school and board here. It is truly a unique experience to be immersed in such a rich culture, and I know this is the type of situation where I can learn as much as I can teach.” 

Dorm Advisor: Talon Henderson

Experience — Second year

Education —

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (2000)

Bachelor of Science in Family Resources from University of Hawaii at Manoa

Pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology program at Chaminade University

Related experience —

Two years as a Group Leader with Mililani YMCA

Eight years as a Skills Trainer/Contract Provider with the Hawaii Department of Education

Why you wanted to be a dorm advisor at Nae’ole Hale —

“I wanted to be a dorm advisor to continue the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop in providing our Hawaiian youth with a vision of excellence so that they will thrive to become prosperous men and women.” 

Dorm Advisor: Brandon Souza

Experience — Second year

Hometown — Kapolei, O’ahu

Education —

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (2007)

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Kapiolani Community College (2010)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Hawaii at Manoa (2011)

Related experience —

Former physical education teacher at Koko Head Elementary School

Substitute teacher at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

Assistant intermediate football coach at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

 

 

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