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Kailua’s St. John Vianney School names new principal


Students played at St. John Vianney School's playground. The Kailua school today announced Caryn DeMello as the new principal.

St. John Vianney School announced Tuesday that Kailua resident Caryn DeMello will serve as the Windward Catholic school’s new principal.

According to a news release issued by the private Windward shool, which enrolls students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, DeMello "feels she has come full circle returning to SJV," where she was employed 25 years ago in an after-school care program. DeMello, who hold a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Honolulu’s Chaminade University has nearly two decades of experience as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, DeMello served as vice principal at St. Anthony School in Kailua.

In the release, DeMello said of St. John Vianney School: "The Catholic values, academic rigor, and implementation of 21st century skills at SJV is an exceptional educational opportunity for all." 

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