Independent School in Kaua‘i Welcomes a Multifaceted Director of Enrollment Management
Island School
Located on a 38-acre campus in Līhu‘e, Island School enrolls 488 students in grades PK-12 and offers a traditional well-rounded private school structure while providing an unrivaled, yet unpretentious college-preparatory educational experience for families on the island of Kaua‘i. The student body represents communities from across the island, from as far north as Hā‘ena to as far west as Kekaha. They work hard for their academic achievement and to fulfill their promise. In accordance with our mission, we strive to guide our students with an education that is not only rich in academic content, skill development, the arts, athletics and wellness, but also deeply rooted in place, as well as the Hawaiian values of ho‘ihi (respect), haʻaheo (pride with humility), kuleana (personal responsibility), ʻimi naʻauao (seeking wisdom), mālama (stewardship), lōkahi (harmony & unity), kūlia (achievement), and ho‘omau (perseverance).
Island School sought a director of enrollment management (DEM) to oversee the strategic and operational components of the school’s enrollment, re-enrollment, student recruitment, and financial aid. Building upon the existing strengths of the admission office, the DEM facilitates an enrollment management mindset among school leadership and conducts research to ensure the school achieves enrollment goals established by the board of directors and head of school. The DEM is also a strategic partner to the CFO and board of directors’ finance committee, and participates in tuition setting and financial aid strategy. Ideal candidates are attentive to the unique demographics of Kaua’i, eager to expand the footprint of Island School’s market position, and a warm and engaging spokesperson for the school. The DEM reports directly to the head of school and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. Island School looked forward to welcoming the director to start later this summer.
Island School was thrilled to welcome Beth Cuizon to the position.
Meet the new leader
Beth Cuizon is committed to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, bringing strategic thinking and a deep dedication to educating future generations. She brings over two decades of educational experience with several years on Kauaʻi and fifteen in Aotearoa New Zealand. Outside the classroom, she is equally accomplished. A lifelong musician and athlete, she has performed as Principal Timpanist and Percussionist with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, Nelson Symphony Orchestra, and Nelson City Brass Band, and appeared as a guest with the New Zealand Doctors Orchestra. As an athlete, she played in-line hockey at a national level, earning two IHNZ championship titles with the Nelson Whalers. Ms. Cuizon holds a Bachelor of Music with a minor in History and a Master of Education in Secondary Education, with a focus on curriculum design, pedagogy, and the cultural foundations of education, both earned at Northern Arizona University.