OUR STAFF
Character. Heart. Excellence
Our talented and committed teachers provide individualized attention to help each student achieve his or her academic and personal best.
Dara Torres
Registrar/Student Services Coordinator
Dara began her teaching career abroad before relocating to Hawai‘i in 2009. She joined Holy Nativity School in 2017 as the lead third-grade teacher and transitioned to the role of Registrar and Student Services Coordinator in 2022. Dara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Post-Baccalaureate Education degree, with 20 years of teaching experience. She appreciates the small school environment at Holy Nativity School, where students are celebrated as individuals and encouraged to recognize their role in the global community.
Reverend Libby Berman
HNC Rector
Reverend Libby Berman has served as a Curate, Interim, and Rector of several Churches in Massachusetts and also as a consultant for the Episcopal Church Foundation in New York. She graduated in 1986 with a BA, cum laude, in History and Science from Harvard University and has a Masters in Educational Administration from Harvard University along with a Masters in Divinity, Biblical Studies from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge Massachusetts.
Dorothy James Jorgensen
Director of Development
Dorothy James Jorgensen joined Holy Nativity School as a parent in 2016 and became the Director of Development in 2018. Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Development and a Master’s in Public Health. She worked for over 15 years in public health, focusing on research, development, and community programs. At HNS, her work emphasizes strengthening community engagement, fostering partnerships, and expanding funding opportunities to support the school’s mission and growth.
Melissa Connor-Kekuawela
Business Manager
Melissa has lived in Hawaii for nearly 40 years, and has worked extensively in banking and at small independent schools on Oahu. She brings a wealth of expertise to the Business Office, handling FACTS payments, payroll and accounting. Please stop by and say “Hello!”
Skye LeGros
Property Manager
Uncle Skye manages all aspects of the Holy Nativity campus. He ensures our beautiful four-acre campus is maintained and manages the schedules for all who use the facilities. Dad of two current HNS students and an alumnus, Skye is greatly appreciated by all.
Ming Toy Wong
Office Coordinator
Ming Toy Wong, lovingly known as Ms. Toy to everyone at HNS cares for all students, families, and faculty as our Office Manager. Her background in customer service and her compassion and professionalism make everyone at HNS feel appreciated and safe.
David Siu
IT Specialist
David started working for HNS in September 2020. He earned his BS in Computer Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University. Dave is a travel and restaurant aficionado, and HNS is lucky to have his IT expertise and his dinner recommendations.
Traci Nobrega
After-School Care Teacher
Traci Nobrega has been a part of the Holy Nativity community for 15 years. Her two sons attended Holy Nativity, she has also been a volunteer with several school organizations including being the President of the PTO and Pa'ina event chair.
Reyn Suen
Assistant Property Manager
Reyn Suen works with Property Manager Uncle Skye to maintain this special school and church for our keiki and community. He was raised in Niu Valley, and attended Punahou School and Oregon State University. He is a Firefighter + EMT with the City and County of Honolulu, and enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and fishing.
Jacquie Francisco
Admin Assistant
Jacquie spent the last 20 years in the corporate world, teaching Brand Development to other agency principles, and focusing her clients on the importance of a strong and concise brand. She is one of just a few dozen Certified Brand Strategists in North America. Jacquie is now taking a different approach to her work as an Admin Assistant with Holy Nativity School. Supporting the administration and the day-to-day needs of the students is an ongoing privilege for her.