Our Team

  • MS. yanyan - MINISTRY LEAD

    Aloha! I started my Early Childhood Education career in 2009 in the Fireflies classroom at Honolulu Christian Preschool. Since then, I have been a preschool teacher and director, teacher trainer, college instructor, and assistant director of an early education program at a university. My family attends the Honolulu Christian Church and leads worship on certain Sundays for the Japanese and English congregations. Since learning about Montessori education, I have found the approach closely aligned with Christian values. I prayed for an opportunity to combine the two to create an optimal learning environment for young children. I thank God for answering my prayer and leading me back to this special place.

  • MS. tiffany - montessori teacher

    I am honored to be part of the Honolulu Christian Preschool community and to support young children during these important years of growth and discovery. I graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with a Master of Arts in Teaching and hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am passionate about early childhood education because I believe these formative years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. I enjoy creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children feel safe to explore, develop independence, build meaningful relationships, and discover the joy of learning. Through hands-on experiences, creative play, and purposeful guidance, I strive to support each child's social, emotional, and academic development while honoring their unique gifts and potential.

  • MS. kelma - teacher's aide

    Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Hawaiʻi since 2012. I am married and have a daughter who graduated from Honolulu Christian Preschool in 2024. As the fourth daughter of five children, I grew up in a Catholic home. Although I was raised Catholic, I became a Christian when I began attending a Christian church and learning more about God's Word. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, exercising, reading the news, and spending time with family and friends.

    While I may seem reserved at first, I am thoughtful and observant, always paying close attention to each child's needs, interests, and growth. I look forward to building warm and meaningful relationships with every child and family who comes to Honolulu Christian Preschool.