Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana, Partners in Development's is a comprehensive family education program. The program is located at Blanche Pope Elementary School in Waimanalo where the family comes to school to learn together.
Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana contends that while Hawaiian traditions and western values may differ, they are not incompatible. The two cultures actually share values such as pa‘ahana (righteousness), kela (excellence), alaka‘i (leadership), and ku i ka ni‘o (achievement). Where they differ is in their approach: Hawaiians practice these values by not drawing attention to themselves, but rather striving for achievement and excellence through working hard for the benefit of the group. By integrating progressive teaching methods with Native Hawaiian cultural values, Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana seeks to improve social, economic, and educational opportunities for families in the program.
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Lora Perry
Co-Director
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Lora Perry is a Native Hawaiian who in the past has lived in the Waimanalo Hawaiian Homestead community. She has a Degree in Early Education and Human Resource Management. Her master's thesis was First Year Outcomes of a Native Hawaiian Family Education Program.
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Cathy Javor
Co-Director
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Cathy Javor is a resident of the Waimanalo community and was a teacher with the Kamehameha Schools Traveling Preschool Project in Waimanalo from 1991-1996. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Organizational Management.
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The intimacy of the program, due to its relatively small staff and large mission, means that there is no bright-line distinction between administrative and operational duties. Project co-directors are involved full-time in all aspects of the program, including home visits, counseling, staff training in the unique Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana family education method, conducting Family Education workshops, as well as overseeing and directly participating in all aspects of day to day operations.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Family Education Starts Off the New Year with an Informative Training
Family Education program started off the new year hosting an informative training focused on getting children ready for elementary school...
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Get Ready to Read Workshop held at Hawaii Kai Golf Course banquet room
PID Foundation’s “Family /Child Learning” programs: Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana; Tūtū and Me and Ka Pa’alana attended an outstanding workshop...
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