Faculty & Staff

Mr. Kirkham started his career in education in 1999 in British Columbia, Canada and began teaching in Maui Prep in the school's first year of operation in 2005.  After serving as a science teacher, Director of Athletics, and Director of Student Life, Mr. Kirkham first took on the MS/US Principal role in 2010 before becoming Preschool-12th Grade Principal in 2013.  Maui Prep is a family affair for the Kirkhams; Mrs. Kirkham is the Director of Advancement and all three of their kids (Jonah '21, Avery '25, and Asher '31) currently attend or have graduated from Maui Prep.

Coach 25 has over 30 years of coaching experience blended with managing a triathlon company and being an Aquatics Director at a YMCA . Coach 25 has been on Maui for three years with his wife Rebecca (who is also an AD, but at Kihei Charter) and youngest of seven children Alexa class of '29. He is an avid open water swimmer, mountain biker, hiker, and amateur cliff diver.

Karen Salas is originally from the Los Angeles area where she was employed as a Police Officer for fifteen years. She joined the Maui Prep Ohana as a Paraprofessional in 2023 and moved into the campus Security position in 2024. Mrs. Salas has degrees in Fine Arts and Administration of Justice and graduated from the University of Southern California.

Ali Masserman joins the Advancement team with much enthusiasm after working in hospitality in West Maui for twenty years.  Originating from Georgia, Ali graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication in 2004 and moved to Maui the very same week.  She honed her skills in Sales and Marketing and Customer Relations in various roles at our nearby resorts and is excited to transfer those skills to fundraising and serving her Maui Prep community.  She is the proud mom of Carver '33 and Hux '36.  

Mrs. Jennifer Andrade is excited and thrilled to be the new 1st grade teacher! Now entering her sixth year of teaching, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging classroom that inspires curiosity and a love of learning. Mrs. Andrade is passionate about building strong relationships with her students and helping them grow as readers. Along with her love for teaching, she’s excited to share her enthusiasm for space and planets—bringing wonder and excitement to her first graders every day!

A native to Parker, Colorado, Mr. Nathan Smith earned a Bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University. He enjoys snowboarding, dirt biking, surfing, and CrossFit. Nathan and his wife, Ashley, moved to Maui in 2019 with their 2 dogs. 

Mrs. Smith began her teaching career in 2006 in Sydney, Australia, after earning a Bachelor of Performance Theory and Practice (Dance Studies) in 2004 and a postgraduate degree in Teaching (Secondary Education) in 2006 from the University of Western Sydney. She also graduated from Bradfield College with an associate's degree in Entertainment Industry Studies 2000, where she was recognized for excellence in choreography and had it showcased at the Sydney Opera House. Mrs. Smith has experience teaching at performing arts high schools and private schools as well as dance studios and served as Choreographer and Trainer for the National Youth Dance Theatre of Australia for seven years. Her dance career includes performing ballet at the Sydney Opera House, music videos and television appearances, working as Choreographic Director for a NSW musical society, and performing with Dancing With The Stars pros and world-renowned choreographers. She joined the Maui Prep Ohana in 2024 as the dance instructor and is mum to Jacksen Smith (2030) and Kai Smith (2035), both proud Maui Prep students.

Born in Southern California, Mr. Crosby Beam has called Napili home for most of his life. He started his career in education in 2004 as a science teacher at Lahaina Intermediate School, where he remained until 2022 when he joined the science team at Maui Prep to teach middle school science. Mr. Beam earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a masters degree in education from the University of Phoenix, Maui campus. He enjoys surfing, disc golfing, Ultimate Frisbee and trail running. Mr Beam and his wife, Hope, have three children: Jorden, Kendall, and Kyli.

Mrs. Smith began her teaching career in 2006 in Sydney, Australia, after earning a Bachelor of Performance Theory and Practice (Dance Studies) in 2004 and a postgraduate degree in Teaching (Secondary Education) in 2006 from the University of Western Sydney. She also graduated from Bradfield College with an associate's degree in Entertainment Industry Studies 2000, where she was recognized for excellence in choreography and had it showcased at the Sydney Opera House. Mrs. Smith has experience teaching at performing arts high schools and private schools as well as dance studios and served as Choreographer and Trainer for the National Youth Dance Theatre of Australia for seven years. Her dance career includes performing ballet at the Sydney Opera House, music videos and television appearances, working as Choreographic Director for a NSW musical society, and performing with Dancing With The Stars pros and world-renowned choreographers. She joined the Maui Prep Ohana in 2024 as the dance instructor and is mum to Jacksen Smith (2030) and Kai Smith (2035), both proud Maui Prep students.

A native to Parker, Colorado, Mr. Nathan Smith earned a Bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University. He enjoys snowboarding, dirt biking, surfing, and CrossFit. Nathan and his wife, Ashley, moved to Maui in 2019 with their 2 dogs. 

Born in Southern California, Mr. Crosby Beam has called Napili home for most of his life. He started his career in education in 2004 as a science teacher at Lahaina Intermediate School, where he remained until 2022 when he joined the science team at Maui Prep to teach middle school science. Mr. Beam earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a masters degree in education from the University of Phoenix, Maui campus. He enjoys surfing, disc golfing, Ultimate Frisbee and trail running. Mr Beam and his wife, Hope, have three children: Jorden, Kendall, and Kyli.