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Karen Branum

Lead Teacher, Mo'o Primary Class

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.

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Angeline Geldhof

Executive Director

Montessori allows children develop at their own pace. It acknowledges that we, as human...

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Maya Wheaton

Admissions Director & Office Manager

When I met Angeline in 2003 while interviewing for a substitute position, her passion...

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Noelle Geldhof

Lead Teacher, Honu Primary Class

Montessori is a philosophy that fundamentally fosters independence and self-motivation while matching the children’s...

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Anna Souther

Asst. Teacher Honu Class

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Ayla Williams

Asst. Teacher Mo'o Class

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Shea Quitevis

Lead Teacher, Pueo Toddler Class

My mom started Manoa Montessori School in Manoa on the island of Oahu. I...

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Elena Aviles

Toddler Aid in the Pueo Class

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Melanie Hill

Lead Teacher, Nai'a Toddler Class

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Joy Painter

Asst. Teacher, Nai'a Toddler Class

When I was looking for a preschool for my son to attend, I was...

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Jennifer Abeyta

Lead Extended Day Teacher

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Allyn Thompson

Extended Day Teacher's Aide

I came to Hawaii Montessori in 2017 applying to be a substitute teacher. I...

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Vicky Ponce-Basmayor

Substitute Teacher

I have been at Hawai’i Montessori since 1992. The Montessori philosophy of education has...

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Saurab Kumar

Substitute Teacher

I am originally born and raised in India. I moved to Hawaii with my...

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Julia Marks

Substitute Teacher

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