Partners

Hawaiian Resources for Health and Education Advisory Council
The function of the Hawaiian Resources for Health and Education Advisory Council is to provide guidance on how future efforts and funds at PREL should be delivered to Native Hawaiian schools and communities. The council gathers three to four times a year to discuss and plan the work of the Nā Hoa Ho‘ōla program. It is currently comprised of the following seven respected leaders in the Native Hawaiian community:

• Yvonne Friel, Parent and Community Networking Coordinator, Kaunakakai Elementary School
• Ku Kahakalau, President, Kanu o ka ‘Āina Learning ‘Ohana
• Terry Kelly, Associate Dean, Kamehameha Schools—Extension Education Division
• Wally Lau, Executive Director, Neighborhood Place of Kona
• Iris Mountcastle, Unit Manager, Queen Lili'uokalani Children’s Center—Wailuku
• Oswald Stender, Trustee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
• Tom Foye, Director, Papa Ola Lōkahi—Hawaiian Health Resource Development

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (www.oha.org)
With funding from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), the Nā Hoa Ho‘ōla program has developed “The Parent’s Pūpū Platter.” This is a 3-session parent education program that offers practical information for parents about antisocial behavior, effective communication strategies, and time/stress management.

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School (www.kalo.org)
Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School was shaped and influenced by Native Hawaiian values and traditions. Through the latest in educational technology, they provide a culturally driven, academically rigorous curriculum to children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Their vision is to grow from a charter school into a Native Hawaiian community learning center, where educational and cultural needs are addressed and met.

Pū‘ōhala Elementary School
Pū‘ōhala Elementary School strives to be a place where all students experience success in a positive, safe, and challenging learning environment. The mission of Pū‘ōhala Elementary School is to develop each student academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to reach his or her fullest potential as a contributing member of society. The Hawaiian Language Immersion program, in which all subjects are taught in the Hawaiian language, is also available. Students come from outside the community specifically to attend this program.

Ke Kula Kaiapuni O ‘Ānuenue
As with other Hawaiian Language Immersion programs, all classes, with the exception of English and other languages, at Ke Kula Kaiapuni O ‘Ānuenue are taught in the Hawaiian language. Through the language and culture, students are taught to value their Hawaiian well-being. Aquaculture tanks and taro patches complement their curriculum.