 The
Mālama Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
incorporated in the state of Hawai‘i. It began as a concept
in 2001, with Kapolei High School seeking a performing arts auditorium
for the community, and The Nature Conservancy seeking a conservation
learning center. The two ideas merged, blossomed, and evolved, nurtured
by creative ideas and energy brought by innovative community members
yearning to build a "soul" for the new city of Kapolei.
The
Mālama Learning Center is guided by a Board of Directors and
an Advisory Board, and fueled by a lot of kokua as there is currently
only one part time staff member. A small core staff is planned as
the MLC moves into the construction and program development stages.
Board of Directors
Lloyd Haraguchi, President
Georgette Stevens, Vice President
Lori Hoo, Secretary
Pauline Sato, Treasurer
Eric Enos
Al Nagasako
Sharon Rolirad
Shirley Swinney
Advisory
Board
Tim Johns
Stephen H. MacMillan
Dee Jay Mailer
Randolph Moore
Nainoa Thompson
Campaign
Cabinet
Stephen H. MacMillan, Chair
Kathy Inouye, Vice Chair
Timothy E. Johns, Vice Chair
Michael T. Jones, Vice Chair
Alvin Nagasako, Vice Chair
Oswald K. Stender, Vice Chair
Randy Perreira, Government Committee Co-chair
T. George Paris, Government Committee Co-chair
Micah Kane, Hawaiian Affairs Committee Chair
Lloyd Haraguchi
Lori Hoo
Mike McCartney
Russell K. Okata
Georgette Stevens
Key
Partner
 Vision:
Kapolei High School is an exciting and dynamic student-centered
learning environment at the heart of the community.
Essential
values: caring, dignity and integrity
The
vision of Kapolei High School (KHS) is based on the recommendations
of 'Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution', a report
published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Using the reports key elements and a collaborative planning process,
KHS has evolved into a student-centered learning environment that
focuses on the relationship between the school and the community.
Each is essential to the growth and development of the other, in
supporting and preparing students for the real world, and in preparing
the nation for the future.
Kapolei
High School, the newest public high school on O‘ahu, serves
approximately 2,000 students from the surrounding residential communities.
The school serves Kapolei, Makakilo, Honokai Hale and Kalaeloa.
The school is defined by six design principles: personalization,
authentic and relevant learning, academic rigor, building community,
career launching pad and technology. KHS provides dynamic and flexible
learning environments ("family pods" and "neighborhoods"
instead of classrooms) where students cultivate a sense of group
as well as individual responsibility. KHS emphasizes project-based
instruction with a focus on science, technology, environment, and
culture and arts. It is the heart of the community, providing students,
families, educators and business partners a collaborative learning
environment. It is well positioned to play an even greater role
in the community with the MLC.
Kapolei
High is a fully “wired” campus. Technology is an essential
part of students’ experience and serves as an educational
tool to extend, enhance and enrich learning. Blended with problem-based
learning experiences, students are encouraged to see the connections
between school and the real world, understand the relevance in academics,
and gain a deeper understanding of academic and technical concepts.
The learning experiences are designed as authentic, academically
rigorous, student-centered projects.
For
more information, see: http://kapoleihs.k12.hi.us
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