Click on the name to learn more about our Arts & Communication Academy teachers.

Clint Anderson: English Language Arts
Cyndi Bartels: Team Leader / Visual Arts
Piilani Kaawaloa: Hawaiian Ensemble
Mario Patino: Science
Nader Shehata: Computer Arts
Michael Springer: Performing Arts

Academic Endorsement Plan for Arts & Communication ( pdf )

From left to right: Piilani Kaawaloa, Clint Anderson, Mario Patino,
Michael Springer, Nader Shehata, Cyndi Bartells

Welina mai ke aloha e na Haumana,
Makua a me na Ohana Kaiaulu,

Welcome to the Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii Arts and Communication Academy. This year, we invite you to discover and explore an array of opportunities that will enhance your career and learning experiences. Throughout this year we encourage you to apply the knowledge you have gained through our academy.

Our academy team members are avid travelers, and prior to becoming educators we have experienced life to its fullest. Collectively we offer you 98 years of educational teaching experience.

Utilizing our combined expertise, we have prepared for you a year of quality, fun filled relevant opportunities that will engage you rigorously.

We ask however, that you do your part by:
- Respecting each member in our academy (Ohana)
- Respecting the equipment that you will be sharing (Malama)
- Respecting the knowledge and the wisdom that you will be receiving (‘Ike)

In doing so we know that you will be ready (Makaukau)!

We are honored and excited as we begin this new academy and look forward to a “Have fun at all costs year”. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.