The Legislature will be recognizing Hawai‘i students,
teachers and education administrators during Education Week beginning Thursday,
March 17, 2016. A number of ceremonies
in the Senate and House chambers have been scheduled as part of the annual
Education Week activities.
“Education is the soul of society and taking a moment
to recognize the extraordinary work being done in our schools is important,”
said Senate Education committee chair, Sen. Michelle Kidani (S Dist. 18 - Mililani
Town, portion of Waipi‘o Gentry, Waikele, Village Park, Royal Kunia). “These individuals
and programs are creating a brighter future for our keiki.”
“So often we hear about the problems of our education
system, but this annual week aims to showcase what is working and making a
difference in the lives of our children,” Rep. Roy Takumi (H Dist. 35 - Pearl
City, Manana, Waipio), House Education Committee Chair.
Senate sessions convene at 11:30 a.m., with guests
moving to the House chamber at 12 noon. The following individuals and
organizations are scheduled to be recognized on the Senate and House floor:
Thursday,
March 17
Winston
Sakurai, Upper School Principal, Hanalani Schools
National
Association of Secondary School Principals Hawaii Principal of the Year
Dean
Cevallos, Principal, Kea`au High School
Recipient,
2016 Masayuki Tokioka Award to recognize Excellence in School Leadership
Malaea
Wetzel, Principal, Haleiwa Elementary School
2015
Class of Distinguished Principals
Hawaii’s
2015 Blue Ribbon Schools
Hahaione
Elementary School
Principal
Shannon Goo
Palisades
Elementary School
Principal
Gavin Tsue
Kaelepulu
Elementary School
Principal
Jamie Dela Cruz
`Iolani
School Team
First
Place Winners of the LifeSmarts consumer education competition
Sponsored
annually among schools statewide by the Hawaii State Department of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs
Friday, March 18
Department
of Education 2016 Teachers of the Year
Stephanie
Mew, Kapunahala Elementary School – Teacher of the Year
Alicia
Chang, King Liholiho Elementary School – Honolulu District
David
Paul Braun, Jr., Waimea Canyon Middle School – Kauai District
Joy
Aulani Takatsuka, King Kamehameha III Elementary School – Maui District
Darryl
Yagi, E.B. de Silva Elementary School – Hawaii District
Lynn
Yoshida, Mililani Middle School – Central District
Kathy
Lin, Highlands Intermediate School – Leeward District
Monday, March 21
Wrayna
Fairchild, Manoa Elementary School
2015
Voya Unsung Hero
Jan
Kamiya, McCully-Moili`ili Public Library
Friends
of the Library of Hawaii Public Librarian of the Year
Anna
McCormick, Wahiawa Public Library
Friends
of the Library of Hawaii Librarian Excellence in Service
2016
Prudential Spirit of Community Student Awards
Orren
Smith, Hanalani Schools
Hawaii
State Honoree
Anna
Kimata, Punahou School
Hawaii
State Honoree
Britnee
Akau, Kauai High School
Hawaii
State Distinguished Finalist
Phillip
Palmore, Kea`au High School
Hawaii
State Distinguished Finalist
2015-16
Hawaii Milken Educator
Michael
Sana, Waipahu High School
Wednesday, March 23
Teach
for America
A number of other activities will be held at the State
Capitol during Education Week of which the public is invited to attend:
Thursday,
March 17 - The Friends of the Library of
Hawaii will be holding a half-day used book sale. Visit room 225 between
8:30 am and 1:00 pm.Friday, March 18 – The Hawaii Children’s Action Network will have displays and information relating to early childhood education available in room 225 between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. An informal guessing game will be part of the program – with baby pictures of current members of the Senate and House on display. Prizes go to the three people who are able to correctly identify the most photos.
Monday, March 21 – The Hawaii Public Schools Charter Network will have displays and other information from several charter schools to inform attendees about the variety of programs available to students in their statewide network of schools. Visit room 225 between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.
More photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHskwUKHGu
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