Governing Board Members
Position: Governing Board Chair
Stakeholder Group: Community (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2022 - July 2025
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Position: Vice Chair
Stakeholder Group: Community (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2027
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Position: Governing Board Treasurer
Stakeholder Group: Staff (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2023 - July 2026
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Position: Governing Board Secretary
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2023 - July 2026
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Student (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2024- July 2025
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2023 - July 2026
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Faculty (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2022 - July 2025
I am honored to serve as a governing board member for Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School (HAAS). As a proud alumnus of the HAAS class of 2016, I am deeply committed to giving back to the school that played such a formative role in my life. I have a passion for education and a strong belief in the power of charter schools to transform lives. Over the last four years, I have worked at HAAS as a ParaPro and Teacher Assistant, and starting November 4, 2024, I will be the middle school Social Studies teacher. I use my experience as a faculty member at multiple levels to effectively bring the faculty voice and perspective to the HAAS Governing Board. I work with my fellow directors to ensure that our faculty has a positive environment and that students receive the highest quality education possible.
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Faculty (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2026 (Replaced seat whose term started August 2023)
Eric Johnson has a BA in Communications from UH-Hilo as well as certification from the UH-Hilo Teacher Education Program (ELA Grades 6-12). He has been teaching at the HAAS Main Campus for the last 13 years. He teaches 9th & 11th ELA in addition to Health and Outdoor Skills Classes. Eric currently serves as the HSTA Grievance Rep and is the Faculty Rep for the HAAS Governing Board. He was awarded the HSTA Excellence in Teaching Award in May 2023.
Stakeholder Group: Faculty (Voted Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2026 (Replaced seat whose term started August 2023)
Eric Johnson has a BA in Communications from UH-Hilo as well as certification from the UH-Hilo Teacher Education Program (ELA Grades 6-12). He has been teaching at the HAAS Main Campus for the last 13 years. He teaches 9th & 11th ELA in addition to Health and Outdoor Skills Classes. Eric currently serves as the HSTA Grievance Rep and is the Faculty Rep for the HAAS Governing Board. He was awarded the HSTA Excellence in Teaching Award in May 2023.
In addition to teaching Eric Johnson has been performing land, home, commercial, insurance and environmental inspection in Hawaii for 20 years. He was the Director of Specialty Inspection for Island Inspections and the Engineering Manager for The Fairmont Orchid Resort. He has project managed over $20 million dollars in construction, renovations, and environmental remediation. Eric was the first to develop and market undeveloped land inspections for real estate clients in 2005 and has become the foremost realty expert on the Big Island in purchasing undeveloped land. He is currently the Managing Partner in Puna Property Consulting LLP.
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2027
My family and I have been living on the Big Island for many years and both of my children attend HAAS as well. I believe in HAAS’s mission and what it has to offer not only our families but our community. I have a diverse professional background as an Administrator, Case Manager, and Legal Specialists for 10+ years. My experience also involves fundraising, community outreach here on the Big Island as well as working with families, parents, refugees and vulnerable populations in the community. My undergraduate degree is in Law and my Masters Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. I look forward to not only serving as a board member but helping continue to grow and develop HAAS for our children, staff and community.
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2027
My family and I have been living on the Big Island for many years and both of my children attend HAAS as well. I believe in HAAS’s mission and what it has to offer not only our families but our community. I have a diverse professional background as an Administrator, Case Manager, and Legal Specialists for 10+ years. My experience also involves fundraising, community outreach here on the Big Island as well as working with families, parents, refugees and vulnerable populations in the community. My undergraduate degree is in Law and my Masters Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. I look forward to not only serving as a board member but helping continue to grow and develop HAAS for our children, staff and community.
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Appointed Seat)
Term: August 2024 - July 2027
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Parent (Voted Seat)
Term: July 2024 - July 2025 (replaced seat whose term started August 2022)
Katrina Vanderman brings over twenty years of expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist across diverse settings, including specialty pharmacy, benefit management, and patient counseling. Currently serving as an RPh Operations Advisor for CVS/Caremark, she provides strategic leadership on Specialty Medication Prior Authorization for Aetna, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure efficient and accurate processes that support high-quality care. Her professional journey encompasses roles in retail, hospital, and mail-order pharmacies, including her recent tenure as a Specialty Pharmacist at CVS Specialty Mail Order Delivery.
Katrina’s extensive experience includes patient education, regulatory compliance, and expertise in managing complex medication therapies, making her well-versed in supporting both individual patient needs and broader healthcare initiatives. Licensed in multiple states, including Hawaii, she holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy.
A mother of two, bonus mom to three, and grandma to three, Katrina enjoys water-related activities, sports, animals, and cherishing moments watching her children and grandchildren grow.
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Position: Director
Stakeholder Group: Administration
Stakeholder Group: Administration
Term: Ongoing until another administrator is appointed
I come to the HAAS Governing board with over 20 years experience in education. During this time, I have worked in public DOE schools, charters schools, and colleges. I have also worked as a curriculum designer developing a Masters in Teacher Leader program.
Since 2011, I have been part of the HAAS community in various roles including teacher, Academic Director, and Assistant School Director. I earned my Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature and Secondary Education. I also have two Master's Degrees: One in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Reading Literacy and one in Educational Leadership with a focus on Charter School Administration. I have my advanced teacher’s license with endorsements in English 6-12, Literacy Specialist 6-12, Reading K-12, Online Teaching 6-12, Teacher Leader; I am also Highly Qualified in Elementary Education.
In addition to being an employee at the school, I have been a HAAS parent whose children have gone through a variety of HAAS education programs. I am proud to be a member of this school and honored to sit on the Governing Board.
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