Kamehameha Schools has named three finalists in its search for Head of School for its Kaplama Campus.
The process to find a new Head of School began in mid-May, after current Headmaster Dr. Michael Chun announced that he would be retiring at the end of the 2012 school year.
After reviewing over 30 completed applications for this position, semi-finalist interviews were conducted a week ago.
Dr. Rod Chamberlain, Vice President for Campus Strategic and Academic Affairs coordinated the search process in collaboration with a third party search firm, Wickenden & Associates.
The three finalists, all of who are originally from Hawai'i are:
Lee Ann DeLima: Currently, the Headmaster of Kamehameha Schools' Maui Campus.
DeLima possesses a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, is a member of the National Education Association, and sits on the Native Hawaiian Education Council - Maui Association.
J. Noelani Goodyear-Ka'opua, PhD: As a professor of Political Science at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UH).
Goodyear-Ka'opua possesses a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her dissertation Ku i ka Mana: Building community and nation through contemporary Hawaiian Schooling led to her work as co-founder and co-author of founding documents and grants for Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School as well as a teacher and assessment specialist and supervisor for day-to-day administration of the school.
Earl T. Kim: Currently, Earl Kim is the Superintendent of Schools of the Montgomery School District in New Jersey.
Kim possesses a Master's degree in Public Affairs, Domestic Policy from Princeton University. A member of the Board of Trustees, Foundation Academy Charter School and Founding Member, Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence, Kim has also been awarded the New Jersey Schools to Watch Award and the New Jersey Principal of the Year and School Leader Award.
Interviews with finalists will include representatives from the Kapalama faculty, administration, students, and parents as well as alumni and the general community.
