Kumu Nouveau Naumu

Born and raised on Kauaʻi, Nouveau is a proud Kanaka ʻŌiwi deeply rooted in the ʻāina and community that raised him. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, he is grateful for the opportunities made possible by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop and hopes to one day pay that gift forward.

With over 18 years of service in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator, he has been fortunate to support keiki at schools across Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, including Kahuku High School, Kauaʻi High School, Kōloa Elementary, Waimea High School, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, ʻEleʻele Elementary, and Kauaʻi Community College. He later joined Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi, where he began as a substitute teacher before stepping into a full-time role teaching ʻIke Hawaiʻi and PE.

Nouveau earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Physical Education from Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi. He later completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology, specializing in Adapted Physical Education, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

In addition to his work in the classroom, he has served as head coach for high school varsity basketball and cross country, and has led youth sports camps and clinics throughout the islands.

Now serving as Vice Principal at Alakaʻi, he feels honored to support the learning community with aloha, humility, and a commitment to growth.

Outside of school, he finds joy in spending time with his wife, Kumu Noe, and their three keiki. He enjoys playing and coaching basketball, surfing, and being a best friend to his son with special needs.