Four educators. One mission. Shaping the future of Hawaiian immersion education.
Kahuawaiola Summer 2026 Cohort (left to right): Tahiti Chong, Kailena Akau, Roy McGrath, and Kealo Nasau
From students to stewards: Meet the inspiring candidates of the Kahuawaiola Hawaiian and Indigenous Teacher Training Program Summer 2026 Cohort.
Meet the Kahuawaiola Candidates: Roy McGrath
Roy McGrath believes secondary education is the next frontier for Hawaiian immersion teaching.
Meet the Kahuawaiola Candidates: Tahiti Chong
Tahiti Chong shares how becoming a mother sparked her desire to become an educator.
Meet the Kahuawaiola Candidates: Kealo Nasau
Kealo Nasau is turning her passion for Hawaiian language into a vision for a revitalized future.
Meet the Kahuawaiola Candidates: Kailena Akau
Kailena Akau is answering the call for her lāhui by cultivating community in the classroom.
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