Huakailani School for Girls

"Mahalo for having such a wonderful and loving environment for our girls to learn in. I have seen both our girls rediscover their love for learning at Huakailani. I am so happy that each lesson learned is intertwined with other subjects in such a seamless method. Our girls are benefiting from the multi-grade learning environment by being exposed to girls of all ages. The girls nurture the younger children and learn from the older. I can only say: Lucky we found Huakailani. a hui hou," - Current Parent of two Huakailani Kaikamahine "At the time of writing this we are only 6 weeks into the school year and I feel my daughter is turning a corner in her reading and handwriting, two areas she has struggled with. Her confidence has improved greatly. She never complains about going to school as she has in the past. She is excited to learn and thinks that going to an all girl's school is pretty cool. We are happy to be part of the Huakailani Ohana." - Current Huakailani Parent "I am just amazed how much she has learned in this short time! The staff is wonderful. The parents all come together and work together. We love to go to school and hate to leave everyday." - Current Huakailani Parent "Transferring my daughter to Huakailani School was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for her. I must admit that I was unsure because the school was brand new and the teaching philosophy so different. But that is just what my daughter needed. Coming from a public school, she was struggling in many areas and falling further and further behind because there just wasn’t enough time or resources to spend on those few kids who just didn’t “get it”. Huakailani has been a wonderful change. The small one-room multi-age atmosphere proved the remedy for my daughter’s difficulties in the classroom. Yes, she still has trouble in certain areas, but she is improving, loves to learn, and loves being at school with her fellow classmates. The social troubles that are areas of problems in the bigger schools become opportunities to learn and grow at Huakailani. The focus on the arts and creativity has also provided a sort of “release” for my daughter as well. I am truly appreciative of Mrs. Brown and what she is able to do for all of the girls. " - Current Huakailani Parent (Grade 2) "After a lot of searching, Huakailani was the perfect match for my daughter who was not meeting her potential in the public school system. The non-traditional environment and individual development plan has allowed my daughter to move at her own pace in areas where she excels and have more focused support in subjects in which she struggles - and she has found learning can be fun! " - Current Huakailani Parent (Grade 3) "Her legacy is a school that demonstrates an adventure in learning while caring for the individualized education of each child. As a teacher, she is a star!" - Executive Director Seagull School "I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Kaori Brown initially as my son's first grade teacher and for the next four years as the lower school principal. She was an excellent teacher and made the transition from one private school to another much less painful for my son. Ms. Brown took personal interest in each child in her class realizing that her students were individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses; and she provided her students with the needed individual attention. Any child who has the pleasure of being in Ms. Brown's class will find that she has a special gift of making learning fun and exciting!" - Former Parent "I have known Ms. Brown for ten years and have always found her to be a dedicated, caring professional. During her time at our school, Mrs. Brown taught first, second, and third grades. She has extensive training in the area of teaching literacy. Her students make remarkable gains in her classroom, especially in the areas of reading and writing. She makes learning meaningful and fun for all children. She uses technology as an instructional tool. She skillfully and willingly makes accommodations for children. Mrs. Brown is an excellent teacher. I believe any school would be lucky to include her on their staff. She is a dynamic educator." - Principal "Mrs. Kaori Brown packages the very best qualities to teach and mold young minds for the future. We specifically requested her for our youngest daughter's first grade teacher because her excellent reputation preceded her arrival on campus. Her reputation for excellence in the classroom was unlike anything we have ever heard. We have not been disappointed! Our only disappointment was that she was not at the school when our older daughter was in first grade." - Former Parents "She is clearly very intelligent, intuitive and insightful. She possesses superior interpersonal communication skills, and a highly regarded work ethic. Kaori consistently conducts herself in a caring and practical manner. I greatly respect her for that." - Teaching Assistant "Some individuals are natural leaders. Kaori Brown is one. She is intensely concerned with educating young children. Kaori is a natural around children. They cherish and adore her. Her success with children, their acquisition of knowledge and skills, and their growth in self- confidence and self-esteem are extraordinary." - Teacher "Kaori Brown is an outstanding educator. Professional, educated and experienced, she has a remarkable ability to relate to her students and parents, organize her classroom for optimum learning and work cooperatively and collaboratively with her fellow teachers. She consistently demonstrates best practices in her classroom, actively engaging her students in their own learning." - Principal "She has been the best teacher that I have observed and assisted as a room parent, since my children have been in school. I feel that she is highly motivated and qualified for anything she sets her sights on. She is one who will give 100% effort to so what is best for children and families." - Former Parents "I have a tremendous respect for Mrs. Brown both personally and professionally. I believe, wholeheartedly, that she will give her all, to any endeavor or opportunity that she is presented. And I believe she will be a valuable asset to any school or organization." - Teacher "As a teacher, her ability to connect with her students and her talent at teaching both simple concepts, as well as more advance topics, are both truly superior. Kaori is organized, efficient and extremely competent. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent." - Former Parent "Mrs. Brown has a genuine heart-felt concern for her students, and capitalizes on parental involvement to insure her students' success. She is a talented leader and a professional educator who should be entrusted with a position where children's success is paramount." - Former Parent "Mrs. Brown is the best teacher and principal anybody could ever have!" - Former Student "Kaori Brown is a wonderful teacher. She excels at bringing out the best in every child and incorporate different learning styles in her classroom based on each students' needs. My son thinks that Mrs. Brown is the best teacher ever!" - Former Parent "Thank you so much for all you have done to help me throughout Lower School. I learned a lot from you since you were my teacher in first grade to being a news team Advisor for me. It was a great five years with you. I hope you remember me as I grow older. Again, thank you!" - Former Student