Bio

 
 

Paul Stanley plays soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, clarinet, Yamaha WX5 wind synthesizer and is a performing artist for GMS Saxophones. 


Paul currently plays with Jive Nene and was the founder and leader of the band, Powerhouse.  


He currently works as freelance musician and has performed with The Four Tops, Yvonne Elilman,  Jimmy Borges, The Royal Hawaiian Band, Matt Catingub Orchestra and Big Band, Hawaii Symphony PopsValery Ponomarev, Gabe Baltazar, Carol Kai, Melveen Leed, The Hale Koa Luau Show (musical director), Al Harington Show, Lon BronsonLas Vegas Rat Pack Review, Ollie Mitchell's Island Sunday Band, Roadhouse, Rod Tanu and the Fabulous Express as well as many other artists bands and shows.


Education
Master of Education - Educational Technology, University of Hawaii - Manoa 1995
Professional Diploma - Secondary Instrumental Music, University of Hawaii - Manoa 1986
Bachelor of Education - K-12 Instrumental Music, University of Hawaii - Manoa 1984

Berklee College of Music - Saxophone, Boston MA 1982


Studied Alto Saxophone with Jimmy Mosher, Kazu Sunabe, clarinet with Henry Miyamura, Bill Lightfoot.


EDUCATOR

2009-Present - Mililani Middle

New Media Design Instructor, Yearbook Adviser


1999-2008 - HI DOE, Teleschool Branch
State Office Resource Teacher


1998-99 - Mililani Middle
Technology Coordinator/New Media Design Instructor


1995-98 - Nuuanu Elementary
Technology Coordinator


1992-94 - Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Computer Lab Instructor


1992-94 - Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa,
Instructional TV Program Producer Assistant 


1989-92 - Kailua High School
Band Director


1985-86 - Waialua High and Intermediate
Intensive Basic Skills: Math


Awards

2013 - Herff Jones 1st Place in Best Overall Middle School Yearbook

2012 - HSTA Youth, Human, & Civil Rights Committee’s anti-bullying video contest
2012 - Herff Jones 1st Place in Best Overall Middle School Yearbook
1998 - DOE Team Excellence Award - Roosevelt Complex Technology Coordinators
1995 - Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Computer, Inc.

MUSICIAN