Faculty and Staff Directory

Ms. Futrell joined Parker School in 2020 and brings with her more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience, most recently as the technology coordinator at Oregon Episcopal School in Portland. Prior to teaching, Ms. Futrell was a marketing specialist and realtor in Sunriver, Oregon. Ms. Futrell carries a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York and a master of arts in teaching from Oregon State University. She is also a teacher-presenter at the Hawai’i Schools of the Future conference which showcases students’ computational thinking with the BBC micro:bit, a tiny computer that makes coding tangible and promotes digital creativity. Originally from Seattle, Ms. Futrell has lived on the West Coast for most of her life and first visited Hawai’i in 1979. She has two sons, one in college, and one attending Parker’s upper school. In her free time, Ms. Futrell is learning to paddle outrigger; likes to swim, bike and run; and enjoys early morning sunrises over the mauna. She shares, “I want students to think of computer science as a playful, engaging way to interact with and be curious about the world. Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STEAM), I champion empathy-based and culturally responsive learning that encourages students to be active change makers in their communities.”

Ms. Heuston joined the Parker ‘Ohana in 2018 after teaching for thirty years at Waterford School in Sandy, Utah. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, a master’s degree from the University of Utah and is a member of the Cum Laude Society. In her spare time, Ms. Heuston enjoys hiking, exploring, animals, reading, getting to know people and spending time with her daughter who attends Parker’s Lower School. “I am a deep believer in the importance of a traditional liberal arts approach to learning,” shares Ms. Heuston. “I believe learning new ideas and about the past helps all of us to think better, live better, and create better communities. I absolutely thrive when I am working with students, and teaching.”

Ms. Hughes received her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Maine and a Master of Arts in Counseling Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor. Ms. Hughes is also an active member of the American Counseling Association, the South Carolina Association of Licensed Professional Counselors, The Human Rights Campaign, The American Red Cross Disaster and Mental Health Services Teams, and Psychology Today. Ms. Hughes is open minded, compassionate, and has over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has specialized training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, anxiety and depression in teens, as well as learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia and auditory processing disorder. Ms. Hughes is also a gender affirming counselor and facilitates LQBTQ+ groups. She is passionate about continuing education, human rights, as well as mental and physical well-being. Prior to joining Parker School in 2019, Ms. Hughes has worked in various settings including private practice, non-profit clinical mental health and higher education. Originally from Maine, she and her family moved to Hawaii Island in 2019. She is a wife and mother of three whose passions include: helping others, travel, adventure, yoga, quality time with family, and being near the ocean as much as possible.

Mr. Koranda joined the Parker School ‘ohana in Summer 2018 and hold’s a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mr. Koranda has been building websites since the 1990’s for a variety of companies like Sony Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate Films, Rockwell Automation, and Carleton College. Originally from Wisconsin, Mr. Koranda enjoys spending time with his wife and watching his two kids grow up. While he would love to explore Hawaii more on the weekends, renovating his house seems to take up all of his time. Mr. Koranda is also currently the 2018-19 PTSO President.