Kalihi uka, HI

I grew up in Kahalu'u. I expect my students to be able to learn and practice positive and active stewardship of their 'aina, their community, and their families. I also expect them to be leaders with caring, dignity, and integrity. Lastly, I hope that they leave Ho'ola ready to love the life they live and live the life they love. 

Fun Fact: My first teaching job was Water Safety Instructor.

 Makakilo, HI

Proud Alumni of Kapolei Highschool

Student will be learning 21st-century skills, how to network, and present to big audiences. 

Mililani, HI

Empowering your voice and ideas

"Attitude reflects Altitude"

Aloha nui! ʻO wau nō ʻo Kumu Kūpono Achuela a he kumu ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi au ma ke kula kiʻekiʻe ʻo Kapōlei ma ka ʻimi hoʻonaʻauao ʻo Hoʻōla. Nui koʻu hauʻoli i ke aʻo ʻana aku i ko ʻoukou mau pua i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a me nā mea Hawaiʻi like ʻole. Aloha, my name is Kumu Kūpono Achuela and I am the Hawaiian Language teacher at Kapōlei High school in the Hoʻōla Academy. I am so happy to be able to teach your children the Hawaiian language and other things alike! I grew up in Mākaha, Waiʻanae and graduated from Kamehameha ma Kapālama. In my class, effort and respect come before all and it will go both ways from myself to the students. E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

Nānākuli, Hawai'i

Mistakes provide an opportunity for one's learning.

"Mana Wahine don't need no applause"

Talofa! I am from American Samoa where I was born and raised. I’m very passionate when it comes to teaching especially in the field of Science. I’ve been teaching for 10 years in American Samoa as a high school Science teacher. This is my first year in Kapolei High and I am loving the experience I share with colleagues and my students. Students are expected to explore and have fun while learning about themselves and their surroundings. Science is everywhere around them and they should appreciate the things that happens around them. 

Aloha, my name is Kainalu Bartels and I am from Makaha. I am a former student and alum of the Ho‛ōla  Leadership Academy. I am currently a PPT and have been one for the last 3 years.