La Pietra

Discover how Stephanie Shipton inspires purposeful leadership and educational innovation for young women at the Hawaii School for Girls at La Pietra.

Hawai'i School for Girls at La Pietra is Honolulu's only secular independent school for girls in grades 6–12. Founded in 1964 on a historic Tuscan-villa estate, it empowers young women to lead lives of purpose, passion, and confidence.

Coach Laura Beeman opens up about leadership beyond the game and her new UH role, plus how purpose, culture, and mentorship shape young women.

A new interview series spotlights Hawaiʻi women leading with purpose, presented by Hawai‘i School for Girls at La Pietra, inspiring the next generation.