Russell Gifford

Provides oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and real estate investment services

Functions as a College/University

Engages in exploration and development of groundwater

Hanahauoli School, established in 1918 in Honolulu, is an independent progressive elementary school serving junior kindergarten through 6th grade. The school emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based, and play-centered education within a supportive community, featuring multiage classrooms and an integrated curriculum that connects academic disciplines with real-world experiences. Specialty classes include arts, Hawaiian studies, and STEM. The school maintains small class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio, supported by dedicated faculty and modern facilities on a 2.5-acre campus. Hanahauoli School honors traditions such as Makahiki and the holiday program to build community continuity and offers auxiliary programs like after-school care, enrichment courses, summer school, and scholarships. Its professional development center, developed in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Education, serves as a demonstration site for progressive education, providing workshops, seminars, and resources for educators. The school engages its community through events, alumni reunions, fundraising, and outreach programs that emphasize cultural exchange and social justice.

The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. The Hawaii School For Girls at La Pietra is an independent private all-girls school in Honolulu, serving grades 6-12. The school provides a personalized education with a rigorous academic curriculum and diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, leadership opportunities, exchange programs, and summer enrichment courses focused on STEAM and outdoor leadership. It integrates educational technology and online learning through membership in the One Schoolhouse consortium and offers a comprehensive college counseling program for individualized preparation for higher education. The campus hosts cultural and community events, including the Hawai‘i Chamber Music Festival’s tuition-free young artist program. The company was founded in 1964 by Barbara Cox Anthony, Lorraine Day Cooke.