OUR TEAM

Our team is dedicated to creating spaces of belonging and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and connection. Meet the passionate individuals working to support Hawaiʻi’s educational communities.

  • Mario Orlando Flores (he/him/his)

    Teacher Fellow

  • Sophie Halliday (she/her/hers)

    Program Director

  • Andrew Marchetto-Ryan (he/him/his)

    Teacher Fellow

  • Jax Preciado (she/her/hers)

    Program Administrative Associate

  • Kealoha Scullion (she/her/hers)

    Teacher Fellow

  • Alexandria Lee Sisson (they/she)

    Teacher Fellow

  • Alain Sykes (she/her/hers)

    Program Co-Director

Interested in becoming a teacher fellow?

Email us at info@shantialliance.org!

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Our team is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for all. If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to explore collaboration opportunities, please get in touch!

 

Cultivating Belonging: Follow Our Journey of Growth and Connection

 
✨ Cultivating Community, Inspiring Belonging ✨ We are so proud of the students in the @dei_club_mpi at one of our member schools for organizing the 2nd Annual Social Justice Social! This event was a beautiful example of what it means to create spaces
🌟 Let’s Build Thriving School Communities Together! 🌟 Every day, we work to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 🫶 ✅ Strengthen school communities
✅ Create spaces where everyone can show up as their full selves
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Grateful moments deserve quiet reflection. 💛 Yesterday, we took a moment off social media to pause, reflect, and appreciate the privilege of learning and growing alongside students and educators who are dedicated to creating a more peaceful, empathe
✨ BELONGING ✨ Belonging is the foundation of connection, trust, and community. 💛 It’s about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and accepted—spaces that empower us all to thrive. 🌍❤️ The 7th Annual Hawaiʻi DEI Conference
🌟 The work of cultivating and growing our spheres of belonging is a daily practice, and that was evident at Schools of the Future- SOTF. It was so heartwarming to see wonderful educators and students building community with joy and love, deepening t
That’s a great addition! Here’s a revised caption that includes a mention of the affirmation cards: 🌟 What an inspiring day at the Schools of the Future Conference! 🌟 I loved chatting with so many passionate educators and hearing your
🌺 Visit our Nonprofit table at the Schools of the Future (SOTF) 2024 Conference! 🌺 🦩 Look for the pink flamingo on the ground floor of the Convention Center, Kamehameha Exhibit Hall 1! 👀➡️Swipe to see the presentation schedule from our Shanti Tea