Theresa Lock named new dean of Early Childhood Education In October, Theresa Lock was named Kamehameha Schools’ new dean of Early Childhood Education. She replaces the recently retired Suzanne Ramos. Lock has nearly 30 years experience in the field of early childhood education, and recently returned from a year in Washington, D. C., where she was selected to work as a National Head Start Fellow. Before her departure to Washington, Lock was the Maui County Early Childhood resource coordinator where she worked in partnership with the Maui County Good Beginnings Community Council and the Maui Good Beginnings Team to develop a coordinated early care and education system for the county of Maui. “One must appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle, a time when work with children must be based on knowledge of a child’s development and learning,” Lock said. “Kamehameha’s Education Strategic Plan will guide our division to enhance and sustain positive educational outcomes for greater numbers of Native Hawaiian children, with specific emphasis on young learners ages 0-8 across our state over the next five to 10 years.” Lock has a bachelor’s in human development from the University of Hawai`i and a master’s in human development with specialization in parent/ community work and early childhood education from Pacific Oaks College.
Lynn Maunakea named executive director and vice president of Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation In December, Kamehameha Schools welcomed Lynn Maunakea as the new vice president and executive director of the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation. Well known for her advocacy and leadership in the homeless arena, Maunakea most recently served as the executive director of the Institute for Human Services, O`ahu’s emergency homeless shelter. While at IHS, Maunakea witnessed firsthand the complex causes of homelessness including poverty and despair that can result from a lack of education. With a vision for social justice through early education, Maunakea said she is excited about contributing to the success of the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation. “Extending the reach of Kamehameha Schools into
communities of Hawaiian children is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference for us all,” she said. Maunakea is originally from New York, and first moved to Hawai`i in 1977 to attend the University of Hawai`i, where she earned a master’s degree in social work. Prior to leading IHS, Maunakea managed a grant and loan program for the Hawai`i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. She is also a former director of research and development for Hawai`i County and former executive director of the Hilo Association for Retarded Citizens. Established in 2001, the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation is a charitable support organization of Kamehameha Schools with the purpose of developing new and diverse sources of income to support the educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry.
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