Administration

Lindsay Barnes Jr., headmaster

Lindsay Barnes Jr., Headmaster

Mr. Barnes was appointed in July 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Virginia School of Law and holds a master’s degree in journalism from The University of Georgia. As Head of School, Mr. Barnes directs all facets of school life.
lbarnes@hpa.edu

Shirley Ann Fukumoto, Assistant Headmaster for Academics
Director of Auxiliary Programs | Summer Session Principal

Mrs. Fukumoto is responsible for the school in the Headmaster's absence. She oversees all academic affairs, K-12. As Director of Auxiliary Programs and Service Learning Coordinator, Mrs. Fukumoto oversees the use of campus facilities by outside groups and the service learning program. She also coordinates the teacher mentor program and acts as the summer school principal. She earned both her B.S. and M. Ed. from the University of Hawai'i, Manoa.
sfukumoto@hpa.edu

Robert McKendry

Robert McKendry, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. McKendry administers all business activities of the school, including accounting, bookstore, housekeeping, maintenance, food service, and security.  He holds two bachelor’s degrees—one in finance and management from the University of Oregon and one in accounting from Baker College.
rmckendry@hpa.edu 

Josh Clark

Joshua Clark, Director of Admission

Mr. Clark is responsible for all aspects of the admission process, including marketing, recruitment and enrollment, and the administration of the financial aid program. He earned his bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He was appointed in July 2006.
jclark@hpa.edu

Phyllis Kanekuni, APR, Director of Public Relations

Ms. Kanekuni is responsible for marketing communications, including media relations, advertising, and collateral materials. She also is the editor of Ma Ke Kula, the school magazine. She earned her B.A. in journalism and telecommunications from the University of Oregon.
pkanekuni@hpa.edu

Gaylord Dillingham ‘66, Director of the Isaacs Art Center

Mr. Dillingham, an HPA alumnus, was appointed in 2011. He was the president and owner of Dillingham and Company Antiques, Inc. in San Francisco and New York, which he founded in 1973. Mr. Dillingham graduated Cum Laude from Harvard College.

gdillingham@hpa.edu

Fred Wawner

Fred Wawner, Dean of Student Life

Mr. Wawner oversees the school's residential life program and all aspects of student life focusing on the Upper School conduct program.  Mr. Wawner earned his master's degree in education from Old Dominion University.
fwawner@hpa.edu

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