35 Teachers
8 Educational Assistants
2 Counselors
1 Academy Principal
33% of PCHS's total student enrollment
The Academy of International Business & Design (IBAD) Advisory Board plays a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the academy’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By providing industry insights and professional expertise, the board ensures that IBAD students receive relevant, high-quality learning experiences that align with evolving workforce demands. Advisory Board members collaborate with school leadership, faculty, and students to enhance curriculum development and career readiness initiatives. Their contributions include serving as judges for student competitions, offering mentorship, hosting field trips, leading guest speaker sessions, conducting mock interviews, and creating real-world learning opportunities. Comprised of industry professionals, educators, students, alumni, and community partners, the board meets quarterly to foster meaningful connections between education and industry, preparing students for success in business, digital design, fashion, film, and finance.
Advisory Board Members
Ellie Chan, Student Representative
Joanne Chinen-Moore, University of Hawaii West Oahu
Joanne Ching, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
Edward Keaunui, University of Hawaii West Oahu
Kathy Fujiwara, EXEC Hawaii
Denise Kahakui, Hawaiian Telcom
Brandon Kamigaki, Servco
Lord Ryan Lizardo, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Melissa Moody, Leeward Community College
Daphne Okunaga, Hawaii P20
Charlene Sagpao Young, Devoted Health
Jill Shibata, Parent Representative
Maile Speetjens, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Sarah Takase, Student Representative
Ai Tanaka, Y. Hata & Co., Ltd.
Syreeta Washington, Leeward Community College
Irwin Yamamoto, Leeward Community College
Jadyne Yomono, Hawaiian Airlines
Faculty Board Members
Malamalama Ada, Counselor Gr. 11/12
Sara Brekke, Film & Media Production Lead Teacher
Rodney Higa, Digital Design Program Lead Teacher
Ava Limoz, Academy Lead Teacher
Courtney Matsumoto, CTE Coordinator
Brent Parks, Counselor Gr. 9/10
Shani Sasamura, Fashion & Artisan Design Program Lead Teacher
Liane Sataraka, Academy Principal
Chad Shishido, Academy Coordinator
Asa Wakabayashi, Financial Management Program Lead Teacher
Ben Yamashiro, Curriculum Coordinator