Academic Administration

Kate has her B.A. in English from Dartmouth College and her EdM. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has been an independent school teacher and administrator for over 20 years in Hawaii, California, Alaska and Nevada, including three years at HPA from 1986-1989. Her most recent posts before coming to Haualalai Academy have been as the Head of Middle School at the Alexander Dawson School in Las Vegas, and Head of School at Pacific Northern Academy in Anchorage, Alaska.

Marc received his B. A. in Fine Arts from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his EdM from the University of Phoenix. He has worked at Hualalai Academy since 2002, first as the Second Grade Teacher and then moving into administration as Dean of Instruction in 2005. He has many interests that he brings to his teaching and administrative responsibilities including the arts, swimming, cooking, and, most recently, robotics. Both of his daughters are alumni of Hualalai Academy.

Bob Bonar joins Hualalai Academy as our Director of Advancement, overseeing our development, communications, and admissions activities. Previously, he worked for four years at Hawaii Preparatory Academy where he served as the Director of Development and the liaison to the HPA 'Ohana Association. At HPA Bob provided key leadership in tripling the annual giving over a three year period, as well as attracting pledges of $10 million for capital projects. Before that, Bob served on the board of directors of ‘Ohana Association for four years, two as president.

Bob possesses a broad background in program and organizational development. He served as the Executive Director of Hawaii Youth Services Network, a coalition of over 45 non-profit organizations serving children, youth, and families. At Marimed Foundation, he developed the Ocean Skills and Education Program and the Kailana Program. He also assisted in the development of Kahi Mohala Hospital, as the Unit Coordinator for the Children's Psychiatric Inpatient Program. Bob grew up in Manoa Valley on the Island of Oahu and graduated from Punahou School. He has a masters degree from the University of Hawaii in Educational Psychology. Bob lives in Waimea with his wife of 22 years, Shelby Anne Floyd, an attorney with the firm of Alston Hunt Floyd and Ing. Bob and Shelby are the parents of Nick, age 28 and Kiko, age 20.

Georg received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Hawaii and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University. He taught health education and physical education at Mid-Pacific Institute on Oahu for over 25 years, as well as coaching various sports. He works part time as a domestic violence/anger management counselor for child and family services on Oahu. Georg is an avid bicyclist, kayaker, swimmer, hiker, and skier.