- ‘Ike Loa is not a traditional learning center.
- We aim to break down the boxes that burden students and support their inherent creativity. While we are happy to offer support on overwhelming work, our primary goal is to foster creativity, innovation, and curiosity in order to create independent solution-seekers. All of our teaching staff are certified teachers in their specialized fields with focused strengths. Our teachers are here to be a part of your 'ohana's village and support your child in the learning process. With our experienced staff, we are able to accommodate small groups and one-on-one requests, and provide feedback to parents on their student's strengths, areas for growth, and goals. We look forward to serving your child and family holistically with our unique approach.
- Program Director, After School/Summer camp teacherAlicia Mehle
- Master’s Degree in Education, Bachelor's Theatre, Women’s Studies, and GLBT Studies I.D.I.M.
Mined from the Iron Range in northern Minnesota and raised with “SISU”, Alicia grew up with a heavy guiding hand of nature’s rules in her seasonal adventures. She participated in many extracurricular programs that informed her desire for learning and led her into an early entry to begin her degree. Alicia began in the field of Philosophy and Theatre, with a focus on Aesthetic Philosophy and enjoyed working through progressing discourse in her fields of study. She participated in many plays and built a budding love for Performance Art. Her major was focused in Performance and Social Change and utilized the performing arts, specifically the techniques from Theatre of the Oppressed, to provoke social change and growth. She has facilitated workshops in schools with students and faculty to foster social healing and diversity training in her areas of expertise. After being introduced to Waldorf schools, she continued her path of study in pursuit of a Master’s degree in Education with a certification in Waldorf Education and completed her internship in Remedial Education and Student Support. She continues as an educational consultant for school programs and aids in the development and implementation of programs that are particularly focused in holistic learning that focus on social health, diversity education training, and sustainability.
- Educational Director: Strategy Development & Consultation, Korean EducationHanna Yang
- Ph.D. in Early Student Education
She has been a teacher and consultant from early students to parents by owning a learning center for students for 10 years and teaching at the University for 10 years. Her passion is in teaching and growing others and her professional specialty is rooted in strong insight to discover students' potentials and strengths for development.
- Summer Camp Teacher, Movement TherapistRegina Lumsden
- Certifications in Spacial Dynamics, Eurythmy, Extra Lesson Student Support
Regina’s effortless joy inspires others to move along with her and join in the play. She probably danced before she walked! Growing up with the wall-to-wall rhythms of life in Brazil, her body moves to the music as easily as a dandelion puff floats on the wind. Classically trained in ballet, modern dance and jazz, her body naturally models great alignment. Samba flows through her like a multi-streamed river. She performed professionally in a contemporary dance company for five years. Regina went on to study Eurythmy (also known as “soul gymnastics”) and Spacial Dynamics (aligning the physical, ego and soul) in England. She learned to use both of these practices for therapeutic purposes with students. She also practiced Waldorf’s Sensory Integration and Neuro-Developmental Movement Therapy while teaching for years as a Waldorf teacher specialized in the Waldorf movement curriculum.
- Summer Camp Teacher, Art EducatorJoy Sanchez
- Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Hawai‘i
Joy Sanchez is an educator and artist of Igorot heritage based in Oˋahu, Hawaiˋi. Sanchez's work operates around themes of mental health, cultural identity and materiality. Their work utilizes ceramics, fiber, and metals in the forms of installation, sound objects, performance, and wearable art. Sanchez has an Associate in Liberal Arts from Leeward Community College and is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. While at UHM, they were a recipient of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, as well as a two-time recipient of the Jean Charlot Foundation Scholarship.
- Educational Consultant, Consultant in Curriculum Development, Targeted Teacher/Tutor in Professional DevelopmentDaeHyung Jin
- Master’s in Education-Counseling, Bachelors in Elementary & Special Education,
Currently employed at the Department of Education as a Special Education Resource Teacher and also serving as a Youth Pastor at a local church. Passionate about learning and serving the next generation so that they may mature as warriors of Christ!
- Korean TeacherSang Hee Lee
- She holds a Master’s degree in Korean linguistics from University of Hawaii and a Bachelor’s degree in French language and literature from Ewha Woman’s University.
She has been teaching Korean to students of all levels and backgrounds for 14 years in Honolulu. She mainly taught at University of Hawaii at Manoa and Kapiolani Community College from basic to advanced levels to college students.
As a Korean language teacher, Sang Hee’s main goal is to create a positive learning environment for her students.
She believes that learning a new language should be fun and relevant to student’s life and interests.
- Teacher, Math/ Science/ SSAT/ Reading ComprehensionPaul Kang
- Bachelors in Secondary Education in Science Certificate in User Experience (UX) DesignPaul received his teaching degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2016.
He is a former Science and Design teacher of four years at Niu Valley Middle School.
Given his experience working at an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, he understands and values the importance of seeing the whole child beyond mere academics.
Paul strives to help students develop the skills they need to be knowledgeable but also build character into becoming caring and respectful stewards of their community and beyond.
He believes that proactiveness in curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and action inspires learning, fulfillment, and success in life.
- Tutor, AfterschoolMing Cheng-Leever
- Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and International Business student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Born and raised on Oahu, Ming graduated from Punahou in 2019 where she participated in several extracurriculars such as varsity judo, varsity wrestling, karate, and played the cello.
Currently, aside from school, she has a black belt in karate and teaches beginner and intermediate level students.
This coming fall she plans to attend the Richardson School of Law.
She loves to take care of children with beautiful smile and kindness.
