Kawika Chun is a dedicated educator with 18 years of experience serving school communities across California, Tennessee, and Hawai‘i. Raised in Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu, Kawika’s educational journey includes Hawai‘i Department of Education, Kamehameha Schools, University of Southern California, Accelerate Institute, and University of Hawaii. He leads with a people-first, student-centered approach rooted in his deep connection to community and place. He is committed to cultivating an environment grounded in joy, curiosity, growth, and equity, with a strong emphasis on Restorative Justice. Driven by na‘au and informed by data, Kawika champions shared leadership and collective responsibility among all members of the school community. In the summer of 2025, he joined Wai‘alae Elementary Public Charter School as Head of School/CEO.
Head of School/CEO, Wai‘alae Elementary Public Charter School