Our Mission
Central Union Church Preschool and Kindergarten is a Christian based early childhood program that promotes spiritual, cognitive, socio-emotional and physical growth in a nurturing environment and provides a solid foundation for early learning. Its program of educating the whole child promotes a life-long enthusiasm for learning and provides a smooth transition from home to school.
It promotes the value of early childhood education throughout the community and provides for the on-going growth of its faculty and parent community.
Meet our CUPS Admin/Office Team
Veronique Braithwaite brings 23 years of serving in the field of Education. Serving as Preschool Director since 2020, her experience as an educator includes working with children from preschool through elementary age levels at various independent schools on O’ahu. Part of her professional experience includes being a classroom teacher here at CUPS.
Shelly Taira comes from an extensive background in education. She came to Central Union Church Preschool in February 2023 and serves as the Assistant Director of the Preschool.
Alana Anderson has spent the last 21 years managing fundraising and events in the non-profit sector, not only in Hawaii but across the East Coast, where she spent 15 years in New York City, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. Her passion includes organizing events for all causes and raising money for charitable organizations. She attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, just outside of Boston and earned a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii.
Chef Kat has been with CUPS for many years, inspiring our CUPS Keiki to eat healthy with her array of delicious and nutritious meals and snacks every day.
Elizabeth Christensen has been with Central Union Church Preschool for 41 years. She leads the After School Care (ASC) and extracurricular programs.
Originally from Panama, and fluent in Spanish, she shares her diverse cultural background and experience with the faculty, staff, and families.
Mrs. Herrera is the Preschool’s music teacher and can also be found leading our monthly chapel services on Wednesdays.
Rayna has been a part of CUPS since 2011. She can normally be seen teaching in a classroom and may also assist with the school office during the summer.
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