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Marley Taufmann ’03; P ’38

July 31, 2024

Mrs. Taufmann, a.k.a. Ms. Marley to students, has served as a PAU assistant off and on since 2021). She is a Parker School alum of the class of 2003 (maiden name Hester) and holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from Colorado State University. She has previously served as a preschool teacher assistant with Early […]
Julian Walstrom

July 31, 2024

Mr. Walstrom joined Parker School in 2024 with nearly ten years of experience teaching primary school education, including in Seoul, South Korea and in Honolulu at the Waikiki Mindful School. Mr. Walstrom holds a bachelor of arts degree in international studies from Texas State University and a master of education in teaching from the University […]
Bonnie Watterson P ’30, ’36

July 12, 2019

Bonnie rejoined the Parker School ‘ohana in 2022 after having previously taught Spanish at Parker School from 2015-2021, as well as in the Bay Area. Bonnie has a double major in Spanish and English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, completed her master of arts in Spanish at Middlebury College in Vermont, and holds […]
Holly Weigle P ’17, ’22, ’22

July 18, 2019

Ms. Weigle joined Parker School in 2008 and earned her bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego. Before moving to the Big Island in 2004, she worked as a development engineer at a bioengineering firm in San Diego, focusing on cardiac medical devices. Prior to joining the Parker, Ms. Weigle served […]
Rachel K Wilczewski

July 31, 2024

Mrs. Wilczewski (pronounced Will-chess-key) joined the Parker School ‘ohana in 2024 with more than three decades of experience and passion for coaching and teaching. Mrs. Wilczewski holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications/broadcasting from Southern Illinois University and a masters of science degree in secondary education from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has taught […]
Christopher Wong P ’34, ’37

April 14, 2025

Mr. Wong joined Parker School in 2025 with a wealth of experience in operations, event coordination, and community engagement. Known as Uncle Wong by students, he most recently served as co-owner and operations director of Naupaka Events & Weddings. He has spent more than five years planning and executing events across Hawaiʻi Island. In addition […]
Kelly Zalopany

July 21, 2025

Mrs. Zalopany joined the Parker School ‘ohana in 2025 with nearly 15 years experience with a strong focus on targeted interventions and individualized support for students in both special and general education settings. After earning a bachelor of arts degree in special education and elementary education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mrs. Zalopany […]