OUR TEACHERS

Our teachers are dedicated to educating the whole child
through a balance of academic excellence,
character development, and enrichment through the arts
in a nurturing, small classroom setting.

Core Teachers (PK – 8)

Mrs. Shana Driscoll | Pre-Kindergarten (3YO)

Ms. Gisele LaLonde | Pre-Kindergarten (4YO)

Mrs. Debbie Benton | Kindergarten

Mrs. Corinne Peterson | 1st Grade

Mrs. Emma Oberg | 2nd Grade

Christie Leval | 3rd Grade

Mrs. Marissa Kennedy | 4th Grade

Mrs. Jane Mori | 5th Grade

Miss Annie Osenbaugh | 6th Advisor/MS English

Mr. Lorin Fowler | 7th Advisor/MS Science

Dr. Peter Kottke, PhD. | 8th Advisor / MS Math

Enrichment Teachers

Mr. David Mason | Athletics Director & PE Coach (PK-5)

Mr. Ryan Olden | PE Coach (6-8)

Mr. Bruce Ahn | STEM Facilitator & IT Support Specialist

Mrs. Jessica Oyanagi | Art Teacher

Mrs. Mary Lynn Goode | Music (PK-8)

Mrs. Rebecca Rhapsody | Drama (K-8)

Mrs. Mardi Swatek | Dance (K-5)

Madame Segolene Wilson | French (K-3)

Madam Devon Blish | French (4-5)

Señora Dani Ridinger | Spanish Teacher

Kumu Chanel Souza | Hawaiian Studies (PK-3)

Kumu Fernando Juan | Hawaiian Studies (4-8)

Carden Academy of Maui is a member of the Carden Educational Foundation, and is accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Our Mission
Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting.

Our Vision
Carden Academy of Maui’s vision is to foster a joyful and respectful community of lifelong learners who embody the principles of authenticity, resilience, and global stewardship.