Meet Your Admin Team

Aloha Families and Friends of Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School! My name is Shelley Rivers and I am thrilled to join the DKIES community to serve as your interim principal.

I have served our Wahiawa community as a former high school English teacher, high school Vice Principal, and elementary school Principal. I received my Bachelor's and Master of Arts in English Literature and Theory, and my Professional Diploma in Education. I am passionate about children and truly love who we work for and the work that we all do. In my free time, I love to read, do yoga, swim, and spend time with my family. I’m also learning pickleball and loving every minute.

I believe that everyone has gifts to contribute to the overall success of Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School. Finding, sharing, and cultivating those gifts are critical to our overall success. I also believe that education is a community responsibility, therefore I encourage our families and community to be active in fulfilling our school’s vision and mission. Most of all, I believe that we are strongest together when we care, connect, and commit to ensuring all of our students receive the best education possible.

I look forward to meeting and collaborating with you as we celebrate with your children, our students, and the many ways they explore, discover, create, and share. Let’s have an amazing school year. Go Eagles! Continue to aim high!

Aloha, My name is Rachel Armstrong, and I am one of Daniel K. Inouye Elementary’s assistant principals.

As a member of the military prior to teaching, as well as a current military family member, I feel privileged to work with students and families at our school. This will be my sixteenth year working at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary. I have had the honor of serving in many roles at our school, including as a fifth-grade teacher, mentor teacher, gifted and talented teacher, response to intervention literacy coach, blended learning teacher, technology coordinator, and assistant principal.

I believe that our school's vision of empowering learners to explore, discover, and share is vital to our students. Curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are important values to foster in our students as we seek to foster a love of learning and a sense of togetherness. As an administrator of our school and the district’s distance learning program, I have a strong interest in technology and how we leverage it to connect our students and create innovative opportunities to live our vision in the school building and beyond.

I look forward to continuing to grow with you this school year as we take care of ourselves, each other, and our school! Go Eagles, soar high!

Aloha! My name is Brittney Pasion-Almeida and I am honored to join the Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School community as an Assistant Principal.

I was born on the island of 'Oahu and raised in the beautiful countryside of Waialua. When I’m not immersed in education, I enjoy spending time outdoors, mauka (mountain side) or makai (ocean side). Most importantly, I cherish quality time with family and friends. I believe that strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving community, and I hope to bring that same sense of 'ohana to Daniel K. Inouye Elementary.

With nearly a decade of experience serving military-impacted schools, I have developed a deep appreciation for the resilience and strength of our military families. I am passionate about creating supportive and inclusive learning environments that cater to the needs of our students and their families. I believe in the power of student-centered learning to ignite a lifelong passion for knowledge. By empowering our students and staff to make informed decisions, we can create exceptional learning environments where every child reaches their full potential. I am also inspired by our school’s commitment to empowering students to become curious, creative, and collaborative learners.

It is our kuleana - our responsibility to work together for the benefit of our keiki. I am excited to embark on this new chapter and contribute to a successful school year. Go Eagles!

“Kaulele” - Taking Flight