Four Hawaii Catholic Schools have five new administrators — four principals and one head of school — this academic year.
Sacred Hearts Academy has named Cynthia McIntyre as its lower school principal. Saint Louis School has appointed Brittany Souza as elementary school principal. St. Michael School in Waialua has a new principal, Dallas Carter. And St. Anthony School, Kailua, has named Bridget Olsen as its head of school, a new position, and Linda Hang as its new principal.
Souza takes the place of Tim Los Banos who is now principal for grades seven to 12. Olsen was the previous principal of St. Anthony.
The following profiles were sent to the Hawaii Catholic Herald by the Hawaii Catholic Schools office.
Cynthia McIntyre
Sacred Hearts Academy, Lower School Principal
Cynthia McIntyre was born and raised in Aiea but spent a lot of time in Kaneohe. She attended Sacred Hearts Academy in grades seven-12, graduating in 1991. She and her husband of 20 years, Johnny, a retired U.S. Coast Guard aviator who now teaches algebra at Saint Louis School, have two sons who are students at Saint Louis.
McIntyre attended the University of Hawaii-Manoa earning a BA in communication. She did graduate work in writing and publishing at Emerson College in Boston and completed her post-baccalaureate in elementary education at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. She also has a master’s in education from Chaminade University of Honolulu.
She served as the vice-principal, primary level chair and teacher at Mary, Star of the Sea School in Waialae-Kahala, and as an elementary school teacher and arts integration specialist at North Star Elementary in Kodiak, Alaska. She was also a religious education teacher at St. Mary’s Church in Kodiak and St. Charles Borromeo Church in San Diego, California.
“I am truly blessed to be coming home to Sacred Hearts Academy as the lower school principal,” McIntyre said. “My education at the academy set a foundation for leadership, prayer, the arts, academic excellence, confidence, and resilience that has allowed me to enjoy a fulfilling professional life as an educator and leader, as well as a mother, wife and Catholic.”
“I am grateful that I now can give back to my alma mater and continue the tradition of excellence in all-girls education,” she said.
Brittany Souza
Saint Louis School, Elementary School Principal
Brittany Souza grew up in Kapolei, Oahu, and graduated from Maryknoll School. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University, a master’s in educational leadership and a master’s in business administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Souza recently graduated with her Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of Southern California and studied the “Perceptions of Elementary Teachers Integrating Social and Emotional Learning Practices.”
She has dedicated seven years to Saint Louis, serving in various roles, including teacher, elementary division coordinator, dean of teacher development, and vice principal for academics in grades kindergarten through 12. Through these experiences, she has gained valuable knowledge and skills to bring forward to her new position as K-6 principal.
Souza enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, walking, and going to the beach in her free time. She is a champion for every child and looks forward to learning, engaging, and analyzing cutting-edge educational methods. She received the “Most Inspirational Teacher of the Year” award in 2016 and the “Most Promising Teacher of the Year” award in 2019.
Dallas Carter
St. Michael School, Principal
Born and raised in Hawaii, Dallas Carter is a year 2000 high school graduate of Kamehameha Schools. He lives in Mililani with his wife and six children.
He has a degree in theology from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu.
After college he taught at St. Joseph School in Waipahu for several years and also established several businesses. In 2016, he began teaching religion at St. Michael School in Waialua and in 2020 took on the role of high school director for three years. He was named principal at St. Michael School in July 2023.
Carter is also president of EPIC Ministry 501(c)(3), a director for Life is Sacred 501(c)(3), and a catechist for the Diocese of Honolulu.
“Guided by Pope Pius XI’s encyclical ‘Divini Illius Magistri,’ my role in Catholic education seeks to illuminate God’s saving love made manifest in Jesus Christ, who embodies “the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” Carter said.
“This is at the core of our pedagogy, transcending mere academic learning, and delving into the nurturing of students’ spiritual lives,” he said.
“By fostering this deep-rooted understanding and appreciation of the Faith, I hope to empower our students to pass this spiritual legacy on to future generations,” Carter said. “This sacred mission, which is at the heart of any Catholic school, positions it not just as a place for intellectual growth but as a beacon guiding students toward God and molding them into individuals reflecting Christ’s love in the world.”
Bridget Olsen
St. Anthony School, Kailua, Head of School
Born in Iwakuni, Japan, to a Japanese mother and a U.S. Marine, Bridget Olsen has experienced diverse cultures and locations throughout her life.
She enjoyed all nine schools she attended during her formative years, adapting to new environments with enthusiasm. She has a bachelor’s degree in American studies from the University of Hawaii-Manoa and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Chaminade University.
Married to Richard for over four decades, all three of their children attended St. Anthony School. Their life has been an exciting journey courtesy of Richard’s baseball career, which led them to live on the mainland, Canada, Japan, Italy and Hawaii.
Olsen began at St. Anthony in 1994 as an aide and later as a pre-kindergarten and second grade teacher.
She was named vice-principal in 2004 and has been principal for the past 18 years. As principal, Olsen focused on nurturing students’ spiritual growth and academic excellence, while integrating technology into the curriculum. She was recently appointed head of school.
“I eagerly look forward to guiding St. Anthony on its path to continuous growth and success, particularly in the ongoing Project Ho‘oulu to renovate the school,” Olsen said.
“Throughout my life’s journey, St. Anthony has been a guiding presence,” she said. “Working with incredible students, supportive parents, devoted colleagues, and caring parishioners has been a true blessing, and I cherish the opportunity to serve and contribute to their lives in a meaningful way.”
Linda Hang
St. Anthony School, Kailua, Principal
Linda Hang has lived in Oahu for the last 17 years. Married with three children she enjoys time with her family at the beach and cheering her three kids on at their basketball games.
She has been an educator for 21 years serving as an elementary classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, dean of students and academic affairs, vice principal and principal. “My belief in rigor, relevance, and relationships is something I carry with me in my own practice every day,” she said.
Hang is currently pursuing a doctorate in education in “organizational leadership for adaptation and change” at Chaminade University.
“My hope is to enhance my practices as a school administrator and gain a new set of skills to effectively supervise the growth of the teachers I serve,” she said. “Earning a doctorate degree in educational leadership would deepen my ability to provide increased student achievement and more support to my colleagues and community.”
Hang said she is “humbled and blessed to become a part of a strong school community as principal this upcoming year. I am a strong believer in Catholic education! I hope to play an important role in the faith formation of each student. I am dedicated to educating the whole child — mind, heart and spirit. Our children are our future. I must guide them, nurture them and love them as Jesus loves.”
