The Heart of Kona Pacific
Cultivating Wisdom, Wonder, and Reverence
At the heart of an outstanding school is a remarkable team—and Kona Pacific Public Charter School is fortunate to have just that. Our dedicated educators, staff, and administrators form a highly qualified and passionate community, each bringing unique strengths and a deep commitment to serving every student and family in the KPPCS ʻohana.
Guided by the values of Waldorf-inspired education, our team works collaboratively to support the intellectual, emotional, and creative development of each child. Together, we strive to foster a lifelong love of learning and cultivate a meaningful connection to the world around them.
Director
Amber Herres
Assistant Director
Mackensie Russo
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Chloe Miller
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Rebecca Angel
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Natalie Guion
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Shanon Bjerke
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Daniel Parker
Kindergarten Lead Co-Teacher
Emily Kilgore
Kindergarten Lead Co-Teacher
Ali Caputo
Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Katie Fitzgerald
First Grade Lead Teacher
Tara Kimokeo
First Grade Educational Assistant
Nevaeh Jordan
Second Grade Lead Teacher
Michael Bashan
Second Grade Educational Assistant
Olivia Boller
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Mariah Mann
Third Grade Educational Assistant
Charity Jordan
4/5 Combo Lead Teacher
Pennie Sullivan
4/5 Combo Educational Assistant
Adrienne Cronk
4/5 Combo Lead Teacher
Steve Fredlund
4/5 Combo Educational Assistant
Susan Nichols
Sixth Grade Lead Teacher
Morgan Wells
Sixth Grade Educational Assistant
Judi Weber
7/8 Combo Lead Teacher
Paul Montz
7/8 Combo Educational Assistant
Leo Budde
Response to Intervention Educational Assistant
Lisa Jaspersohn
Special Education Teacher
Heather Baraka
Special Education Teacher
Karen Assel
Special Education Teacher
Anna Marshall
Special Education Teacher
Ivonne Amador-Diaz
Special Education Behavior Assistant
Randy Moseng
Hawaiian Studies Enrichment
Nohea Runnells
Garden Teacher
Samantha Hooper
Movement Teacher
Jaqulynn Zaccardo
Art Enrichment
Katie Gaven
Waldorf Mentor
Genesis Perez
Receptionist/Nutrition Director
Melissa Marshall
Friendly Campus Steward
Shane Mann
Human Resources
Kara Moseng
Accounting Manager
Edie Lupien
Registrar
Jen Brant
Financial Consultant
Julie Horrell