Empowering Excellence
At ʻIolani, our commitment to educational excellence is embodied in our outstanding faculty. Your support of our Faculty Professional Development program ensures our teachers remain at the forefront of innovation, directly enhancing the quality of education we provide. This enables professional development opportunities that allow faculty to further their craft and evolve the curriculum to meet the needs of today's students, preparing them for life after ʻIolani.
Nurturing Lifelong Learning and Student Success
Our faculty's dedication to growth mirrors the values we instill in our students. By investing in our teachers' professional development, we evolve our curriculum to meet the needs of today's students, prepare them for life after ʻIolani, and foster an environment of innovation and collaboration. ʻIolani's reputation as a top K-12 school stems from our exceptional teachers who connect deeply with students, nurture individual talents and interests, and support holistic development both in and out of the classroom.
A Calling, Not Just a Career
Indeed, so much of ʻIolani's reputation is due to the quality of our teachers and their commitment to students' growth and development. In a moving speech at ʻIolani School's 150th Anniversary Gala, the late former Headmaster Rev. David P. Coon described the special work of ʻIolani's teachers:
"In my opinion, every teacher and administrator at ʻIolani has that calling. So, what is a calling? A calling suggests that we who work in education, especially at ʻIolani School, believe that our personal desires are subordinate to the needs of our students. That is difficult! It is a challenge to work for a company and think of the welfare of that company first, our personal welfare second."
Faculty Excellence and Investing in the Future
250 dedicated faculty and administrators
83% of Upper School faculty hold advanced degrees
14% of Upper School faculty have doctorate degrees
Your support enables cutting-edge teaching methodologies, curriculum enhancement and innovation, and specialized training for our faculty. Join us in empowering our faculty to shape tomorrow's leaders, as your gift to the ʻIolani Fund on this 5th Annual Giving Day will ensure our tradition of educational excellence continues to thrive and evolve.