Karen Branum
I graduated from Chaminade University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on Montessori Philosophy and Practicum. I am passionate about Maria Montessori’s approach to education because of its emphasis on respect for the individual, independence and intrinsic motivation.
I consider it an honor to work with children in their earliest experience with education for the unique opportunity to inspire a lifelong love of learning and self confidence in their role as scholars.
Other Members
Angeline Geldhof
Montessori allows children develop at their own pace. It acknowledges that we, as human...
Maya Wheaton
When I met Angeline in 2003 while interviewing for a substitute position, her passion...
Noelle Geldhof
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Shea Quitevis
My mom started Manoa Montessori School in Manoa on the island of Oahu. I...
Joy Painter
When I was looking for a preschool for my son to attend, I was...
Allyn Thompson
I came to Hawaii Montessori in 2017 applying to be a substitute teacher. I...
Vicky Ponce-Basmayor
I have been at Hawai’i Montessori since 1992. The Montessori philosophy of education has...
Saurab Kumar
I am originally born and raised in India. I moved to Hawaii with my...