Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center
Toddler, Preschool & Kindergarten

4470 Aliikoa Street, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96821   PHONE: (808) 734-3840   EMAIL: info@staroftheseaelc.org

Mary, Star of the Sea
Early Learning Center

Director

Mrs. Jill Kojima
Masters Degree
AMS 3- 6 Certification

Teachers

Ms. Jaelyn Abanto
Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 Year Old Toddler Division

Mrs. Seong Won Bae
Master’s Degree & AMS 3-6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Ms. Alex Cisneros
Bacherlor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
2-3 Year Old Toddler Division

Dr. Joan Gomes
Doctorate Degree & AMS 3-6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Mrs. Junko Hasegawa
Bachelor’s Degree and AMS 3-6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Mrs. Mariam Joseph
Bachelor’s Degree and AMS 3 -6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Ms. Gayle Kaneshiro
Associates Degree
2-3 Year Old Toddler Division

Mrs. Tricia Kunihiro
Associates Degree
2-3 Year Old Toddler Division

Ms. Heather Long
Master’s Degree & AMS 3 -6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Mrs. Mayumi Oka
Bachelor’s Degree & AMS 3-6 Certification
3-6 Year Old Division

Mrs. Cherene Ridela
Bachelor’s Degree
3-6 Year Old Division


Support – Consultants

Mr. Jim Morris
Finance & HR

Ms. Janel Akana
Administrative Assistant

Dr. Carlyn Tamura
Child Psychologist

Dr. Tamura has degrees in child and adult psychology. Her role at th ELC is to observe children’s learning, behavior and development processes and address teacher and parental concerns.

Maintenance:

Mr. Scot Tanaka
Building & Yard Maintenance

From Our Kitchen:

Lead Cook – Keli Rae Ota

Kitchen Staff – Shanda Apana

Kitchen Staff – Robin Yoshimura