Parker School

3 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 4 AT A GLANCE PARKER SCHOOL WHAT: A non profit, independent day school WHERE: Big Island of Hawai’i in the small rural ranching town of Kamuela WEBSITE: www.parkerschoolhawaii.org chool L ocated in the town of Waimea, on the Big Island of Hawaii, Parker School is a non-profit day school with more than 300 students, spanning grades K-12. Established in 1976, it began as a high school, and was the result of community leaders coming together in partnership with local businesses and philanthropists to create this valuable resource. A middle school was added in 1977, and by 2005, Parker School had expanded to include kindergarten to fifth grade. With small classes and a focus on ‘ohana’, which means family in Hawaiian, the school takes a personal approach to learning – creating an atmosphere that is diverse and nurturing, while also providing a challenging educational experience. Parker School gives students the tools to successfully pursue post-secondary education, contribute to the world around them, and strive for a rewarding future. Head of School Stephen Dunn describes the setting: “We have a 23-acre campus in the heart of Waimea. It’s a very open- air campus, with almost every classroom open to the outdoors. We are so privileged to be in such a beautiful location with on