Melanie Pfingsten -- Dean of Lower School

'Iolani School Podcast by John Tamanaha

Jan 7, 202201:17:58Education

An integral member of the 'Iolani School community since 2001, Melanie Pfingsten is in her first year as Dean of Lower School. While overseeing our K-6 campus, which has exciting new spaces and continues to be transforme...

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