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Mr. Malcolm Helm
Direct Classroom Line: 982-0639
Email: mlhelm@ksbe.edu
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Mr. Malcolm Helm
Grade 10 Counselor
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Born and raised on the Island of Moloka`i, the second eldest of four children (one brother & two sisters).

Mr. Helm worked as a site coordinator/college & career counselor for the Kamehameha Schools Talent Search Program from 1990 through 1999. The program provided college and career counseling to disadvantage youth from 6th – 12th grade in selected east Hawai`i public schools. In June of 1999, Mr. Helm was hired by Casey Family Programs as a Career & Transition Specialist, assisting youth in foster care in preparing for independent living. He also served as a Diversity Coordinator assuring that youth and families cultural needs were met. Mr. Helm also held assistant basketball coaching positions at St. Joseph High and Kamehameha Schools Hawai`i.

His philosophy of education is rooted by who he is as a kanaka maoli and his understanding and belief in Hawaiian self-determination. He believes education with cultural and real life relevance is important for Hawaiian people to survive and succeed in this society. He also believes a good education will develop a person’s ability to think critically to help them make key decisions in their life.

Education and Background Experience

A 1985 graduate of Moloka`i High School. Mr. Helm transplanted to Hilo to attend Hawai`i Community College and the University of Hawaii at Hilo. In 1990, graduated from the University of Hawai`i at Hilo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He later attended the California State University - Long Beach Occupational Studies Master’s Program, completed course work in 1998.

Interest & Hobbies

Mr. Helm resides in Puna and is happily married to Kapua Helm who teaches 6th grade English at the KSHC middle school. He is a proud father of Kilinoelehua Aiko Helm who keeps him very active. He spends his free time working around the house, fishing and returns to Moloka`i to be with his family.

Mr. Helm is truly honored and excited to be here at Kamehameha Schools Hawai`i and look forward to serving his students, families and staff.