James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change

Geographic Scope: Wai'anae Coast, O'ahu, Hawaii

Focus Areas:

• Educational equity
• Teacher development
• Native Hawaiian educator pipeline
• Post-secondary education support
• Cultural competency in teaching

Foundation Mission:
To invest in Hawai'i's people and the communities that nurture them.

Program - Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA):
Empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own communities.

Supported Activities:

• College tuition and books
• Teacher professional development opportunities
• Skills strengthening programs
• Increased teaching effectiveness with Native Hawaiian keiki

Program Goals:

• Grow highly qualified, culturally responsive teachers
• Address educational disparities through cultural competence
• Dedicated service to Wai'anae Coast communities
• Support community members pursuing teacher careers
• Year-round support and incentives for current and future teachers
• Recruit, support, and retain Native Hawaiian educators
• Build diversity in the teaching profession
• Address cultural mismatch between teachers and students

Why This Work Matters:
Research shows that teacher quality and cultural competence make a significant difference in student education outcomes.

Contact Information:

• INPEACE Administrative Office
• 91-1010 Shangrila Street, Suite 306
• Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
• Phone: (808) 693-7222
• Fax: (808) 693-7221