Rei DeLuze

Jancie Dela Cruz jadelacr@ksbe.edu

With 19 years of teaching experience, I am deeply passionate about nurturing children and being a meaningful part of their life journey. I am committed to supporting their cultural understanding, individual growth, and overall development, helping each child flourish both academically and personally.

Born and raised on Kauai, I understand the importance of family values and how that shapes who we are as individuals, adding to the 'ohana we are building here at our dorm hale. 

Jinny McIlvaine jimcilva@ksbe.edu

I am passionate about education and creating nurturing spaces where students can thrive. 

My journey began as a Special Education Teacher in New Jersey for 3 years. I’ve learned the power of patience, empathy, and creating inclusive spaces for all learners. Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Residential Life Advisor at Kamehameha Schools.

What I love most about my role is building a fun, safe, and supportive environment where students can grow not just academically, but personally and culturally. Helping students explore and embrace their Hawaiian identity is one of the most meaningful parts of my work, and I’m honored to walk alongside them on that journey every day.

Kiana Amby-Correia

kiambyco@ksbe.edu

Aloha kākou, my name is Kiana but I go by Ana. I am a proud alumna of Kamehameha Schools and a former boarder in Kapiʻolani Nui, where I was blessed to experience the unique sense of pilina and ʻohana that Res Life has to offer. Those years shaped who I am today and deepened my gratitude for the opportunities made possible through the vision and legacy of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

I have been with my husband since 2011, and together we share the joy of raising our daughter, who is truly the heart of our ʻohana. Living a simple life surrounded by family is what keeps me grounded and brings me the greatest happiness. My roots are on the island of Lānaʻi, and before accepting this kuleana, I lived in the beautiful community of Kahaluʻu on the windward side of Oʻahu.

I hold both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, and through this path I have discovered a deep passion for connecting with others, nurturing relationships, and walking alongside people in their life journeys. In Res Life, my hope is to create a safe, supportive space for our haumāna, where they feel cared for, valued, and empowered to grow.

It is truly my privilege to partner with families, to support our keiki, and to help them navigate their time here with aloha and kuleana. I look forward to building lasting pilina with each of you and ensuring that every child feels a sense of belonging and ʻohana throughout their Res Life journey.