Fun Facts about Mrs. Carlos

  • Graduated from UH Manoa 
  • ​Worked with children for 16 years
  • Taught at Kapolei and Ho'okele Elementary
  • ​Taught 4th grade for 9 years.

Family is Everything

Nothing means more to me than my family.  I have 2 children. My son is a first grader and my daughter is a sophomore. Our dog's name is BELLE, who is named after a Disney princess. Mr. Carlos is a funny guy who enjoys playing COD and taking long naps. They complete my circle; they are my heart. 

  • Disney, MARVEL, & Percy Jackson fanatic
  • Doesn't eat gummy...anything
  • Eats breakfast for dinner
  • Loves SPAM & eggs!
  • Collects pens, Funko Pops, and Disney tsum tsum
  • Favorites: donuts, coffee, movie nights, AMAZON.COM, Cheesecake Factory​​

Fun Facts about Ms. DeBenedittis

  •  Graduated from Marist College
  • 2nd year teaching 4th grade

Embrace Change

Once I graduated college, I moved to Hawaii from New York (10 HOUR PLANE RIDE). When I left home, it was really tough to say goodbye to my parents, older brothers, and puppy. ​
​Although I miss my family, I've enjoyed every second here and wouldn't trade it for the world! Moving here by myself gave me a lot of free time to enjoy some of my favorite hobbies like painting, playing piano, and hiking.
  • ​Animal lover (especially dogs)
  • LOVES playing Sims
  • The youngest sibling
  • Has a sweet tooth!
  • Is an avid Netflix watcher 
  • ​Favorites: music, beach, volleyball, Paniolos, Target, TJ Maxx  

Fun Facts about Mr. Jason

I hope we can work together to have a safe and successful school year! Imua!​

  • Retired Postal Manager
  • Educational Assistant
  • 4 years with Leeward District Office working at Pearl City Elementary School, Waianae Intermediate School, Nanakuli High School, Nanaikapono Elementary School
  • 3rd year at Ho'okele Elementary School
I enjoy paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, going to the movies, eating out at restaurants, shopping, and traveling to the mainland or interisland. Now a days, I like to watch movies on Netflix. One of my favorite series is Micheal Jordan - The Last Dance. I also like jogging, biking, gardening,  and FaceTiming with family and friends.
My wife and I are Kupuna. We live in the Maili subdivision known as Sea Country. She has 3 adult children and 4 grandkids. I have 3 adult children and 7 grandkids and 2 great grandkids. We like to spend time keeping in touch with family with facetime because of the COVID19 pandemic. Both of us have experienced many life crises but none as dangerous as this pandemic. We are keeping safe and staying home!