Kumu Nouveau Naumu

Hawaiʻi born and raised, Kanaka `Ōiwi, Kauaʻi is home to Nouveau and his ʻohana. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools, a private education for Hawaiian keiki, he knew that someday he would repay Princess Pauahi for the education she afforded him.  He is proud to have 17 years of serving the keiki of Hawaii through education as a teacher, administrator, and coach.  Nouveauʻs experiences include; Kahuku High School on O`ahu, Kaua`i High School, Kōloa Elementary School, Waimea High School, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, `Ele`ele Elementary School, and Kaua`i Community College. Two years ago, Nouveau accepted an invitation to substitute teach at Alakaʻi o Kauaʻi Charter School, which led to an opportunity to join the team as a full-time teacher for ʻIke Hawaiʻi and Physical Education. Nouveau holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Physical Education from Brigham Young University Hawai`i and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He has been head coach for high school varsity basketball and cross country as well as various sports camps and clinics.    

Nouveau has been blessed to experience this journey with his ohana, his wife of 15 years, Kumu Noe, and their three beautiful keiki. This year, he returns to a new kuleana as Vice Principal and is humbled to serve the keiki and learning community of Alakaʻi. 

If he is not working, he loves being with his ʻohana and finding ways to give back, being a best friend to his special needs son, coaching his daughters, and playing basketball.