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We are a private, non-profit preschool serving the families of the Hamakua Coast, Nationally Accredited by N.E.C.P.A. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we rely on tax-deductable donations. We know it takes a community effort, and appreciate contributions of all sizes to support our keiki. Contributions may also be made in person or by mail. Visit us today to donate. Mahalo for your support! https://www.honokaakeiki.org/teachers daily 0.75 2026-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/c74ed2d5-6d50-4cba-a717-6ba2d7b5bd50/Paula-Yanagi.jpg Staff Executive Director; Paula Yanagi has been working with children all her life. Raised on the Hamakua Coast and part of a family with 9 sisters and many nieces and nephews and has one Preschool aged daughter. Miss Paula has been here since 2006 enjoys the community 'Ohana. Prior to joining KHONK, she has worked at Hawaii Community College Children’s Center, while pursuing her AS degree in Early Childhood Education, (2007). Since then, she has worked here full time and juggled college to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, which she received in 2013. She has taken a few classes in the Master’s degree program specializing in Child Development. She serves on the Early Childhood Advisory Council for Hawai’i Community College and advocates for this very important field of Early Childhood Education and was awarded the 2026 National Leadership and Legacy Award from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation. In her free time, she enjoys anything country and loves the outdoors. She is an adventure seeker and loves sports, hunting, ranching, riding quads, horse riding, crafts, sewing, cowhide, DIY, fishing, camping and beach time and most of all, traveling! She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, nieces and nephews, her dogs and horses. She looks forward to another year full of keiki hugs, smiles, and laughter with her KHONK Keiki, Family and Community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/8917d21b-f99b-46cc-8cb4-d31c1fb816a9/Walsh-Kathleen.jpg Staff - Make it stand out Teacher’s Aide: Kathleen Walsh was born and raised in San Jose California. Moved to the Waianae coast at the age of 17 and fell in love with living in the islands and the diversity of cultures. She started working at Waianae Coast Day Care and soon was working at the Kamehameha Preschool in Nanakuli. After moving to Hawaii Island she started working for the DOE as a reading tutor while getting her associates degree at HCC. in Hilo. Then she worked as an educational assistant for over 10 years in Hilo and Puna. After moving to Honokaa, she worked for the Montessori Educational Center in Waimea for 5 years. She is thrilled to finally be working with the children in her own community and happy to still be here with KHONK Preschool since 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/88b2bf30-74ba-47c7-aa46-b7e879d3b593/Aisley-Dela+Rosa.jpg Staff Mahina Teacher: Aisley Dela Rosa has been enjoying her time here at KHONK since 2006. She enjoys meeting new keiki and ‘ohana, as well as welcoming back returning ‘ohana. Through the years it has been a delight and great reward guiding and watching keiki grow as they achieve many milestones, developing into independent learners and leaders. Miss Aisley was raised in Paʻauilo, and now resides in Honokaʻa with her husband Eric, daughter Aislyn, and son Trystan Eric. She is excited to welcome her first moʻopuna (grandchild) in September, while also playing with her bonus moʻopuna. When not at the preschool, she can be found creating leis, lei poʻo, wreaths, and floral arrangements through her small business, Kalei Keliʻi Kreations. During her free time, she enjoys gathering with family and friends, playing volleyball, watching football, traveling, lei making, going to the beach, working in her mala (garden), and crafting. She looks forward to many more years at KHONK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/763387b9-775a-4bda-9c4a-3b1de1a9e110/Hali%27a-Burrows-Bello.jpg Staff - Make it stand out Teacher's Aide: Hali'a Burrows-Bello was born on the Big Island but raised her whole life on Maui. She graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School in May 2016, Goo Bears! Then, in 2017 she moved to the Big Island to start a new. On her free time she likes to draw, play/sing with her ukulele, dance, go to the beach with her ohana, and cares for her many pets ranging from chickens, dogs, cats, and a guinea pig. She tried many jobs in the food and hotel industries but found her calling when she found a new opportunity at KHONK in Early Childhood Education in 2023. It always put a smile on her face to work around children. So, to teach, explore, learn, and laugh along side these keiki is the greatest reward in itself for her. She hopes to continue to educate the next generations to come and work her way up to be a certified preschool teacher to watch each and every child grow, succeed, and create amazing memories, one keiki at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/e471503e-7a80-4016-b2e1-2f9130d7b9ad/Batin-Victoria.jpg Staff - Make it stand out Hoku Teacher: Victoria Batin started her journey in Early Childhood in 1998 but has been taking care of children all her life. Coming from a big family, she cared for many nieces, nephews, younger siblings, and cousins. She has four children and two grandchildren of her own. Miss Vicky currently has her CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) and is on her way to receiving an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood. Outside the classroom, she enjoys crafting, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her family doing just about anything. Inside the classroom, she enjoys creating fun, hands-on learning experiences that help children explore their creativity and curiosity. Miss Vicky also continues to look forward to creating memories full of learning, laughter, and growth here at KHONK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/5ee2a00b-e01f-4152-8ecd-0cb446ae12ab/Leanui-Alip.jpg Staff - Make it stand out Teacher's Aide; Le’anui Alip was born in Waimea, raised in Honoka’a, and spent most of her childhood in Waipio Valley. She and her siblings learned many valuable sustainable skills during their time in the valley through her grandparents guidance. She enjoys anything to do with nature, and learning new skills. She has been working as a teacher aide for nearly 3 years here at KHONK, and has learned and experienced the true blessing and privilege it is to be a part of each KHONK keiki’s early childhood education. She looks forward to learning, growing and creating more memories here at KHONK. https://www.honokaakeiki.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2026-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/429fa85e-8439-4169-b636-b92a7ecb5a37/Screenshot_20230728_101931_Gallery.jpg Contact https://www.honokaakeiki.org/enrollment daily 0.75 2026-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/0b9e2734-edce-4273-a09b-ee947b3ad85d/Screenshot_20230728_101455_Gallery.jpg Enrollment https://www.honokaakeiki.org/families daily 0.75 2026-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/1696884672483-063CKUXFJP70DYECIW2P/image-asset.jpeg Current Families - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.honokaakeiki.org/new-page daily 0.75 2026-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/006ed50b-4ddc-4c73-a605-a9e7d21c7149/imgg-8r8-fx7y1mil.png News - Special Mahalo Special Mahalo to the Nagao ‘Ohana for generously allowing the keiki of Hamakua this space since year 2003! The keiki are able to flourish and grow and have access to quality care and education. We are grateful for your hearts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3672602487fd11a4acea1f/3fea13b2-f627-4e12-9ce9-2e87b3e43609/3+Miss+Paula+Award.jpg News - KHONK Leader Recognized Executive Director, Paula Yanagi is awarded with the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation Leadership and Legacy Award 2026. 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