Senator Norman Sakamoto, 15th District
Senator Norman Sakamoto, 15th District

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SPOTLIGHT- Teachers and Administrators

2008 Teachers and Administrators Spotlight

 

2007 Teachers and Administrators Spotlight

 

2006 Teachers and Administrators Spotlight

 

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Rick Yamashiro, Campbell High Secondard School Counselor of the Year (2008-2009) Hawaii School Counselor Association 07-14-09 top school counselors
Lisa Tominaga, Holomua Elementary Elementary School Counselor of the Year (2008-2009) Hawaii School Counselor Association 07-14-09 top school counselors
Tom Kurashige, Aiea Intermediate 2010 National Middle School Principal of the Year National Association of Secondary School Principals 06-04-09 Info Exchange
Francine Honda, Kailua High School 2010 National High School Principal of the Year National Association of Secondary School Principals 06-04-09 Info Exchange
Catherine Kilborn - Iao Intermediate  Counselor Advocate of the Year Hawaii School Counselor Association 06-05-09 Maui News
Mililani Ike Elementary $5,000 prize in HECO Challenge HECO 06-17-09 Honolulu EAST PEOPLE
Hahaione Elementary $8,000 prize in HECO Challenge HECO 06-17-09 Honolulu EAST PEOPLE
Mililani Mauka Elementary $10,000 prize in HECO Challenge HECO 06-17-09 Honolulu EAST PEOPLE
Yingbin Liang CAREER Award/Grant National Science Foundation 05-14-09 Star Bulletin
Peter J. Berkelman CAREER Award/Grant National Science Foundation 05-14-09 Star Bulletin
Pukalani Elementary School $500 prize in My School's Cool Contest Queen Kaahumanu Center 06-10-09 Maui News
Kihei Charter School $1,500 prize in My School's Cool Contest Queen Kaahumanu Center 06-10-09 Maui News
Haiku Elementary School $3,000 prize in My School's Cool Contest Queen Kaahumanu Center 06-10-09 Maui News
Iao Intermediate School $5,000 prize in My School's Cool Contest Queen Kaahumanu Center 06-10-09 Maui News
Pomaikai Elementary School $10,000 prize in My School's Cool Contest Queen Kaahumanu Center 06-10-09 Maui News
Jessica Kamalu, Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'o Anuenue 2009 Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship Space Foundation & Ball Aerospace & Technologies 5-18-09 Shining Stars
Marlene Ohira-Tayama, Nanaikapono Elementary Finalist in the 2008 PAEMST PAEMST 05-21-09 Info Exchange
Seanyelle Yagi, Kaewai Elementary Finalist in the 2008 PAEMST PAEMST 05-21-09 Info Exchange
Liane Tanigawa, Pearlridge Elementary Finalist in the 2008 PAEMST PAEMST 05-21-09 Info Exchange
Hazel Wachi, Kekaha Elementary Finalist in the 2008 PAEMST PAEMST 05-21-09 Info Exchange
Carmilita Minami, Waikele Elementary Hawaii's 2009 National Distinguished Principal DOE 05-07-09 Info Exchange
Ken Yamase one of 3 recipeints for the 2009 National Federation of State High School Associations Coach Educator of the Year Award 05-07-09 Info Exchange
Kawai "Sunny" Young, The USS Arizona Memorial Jefferson Award for Public Service The Advertiser and KGMB12 4-02-09 Honolulu Advertiser
Dr. John Magauran, ORI Anuenue Hale Jefferson Award for Public Service The Advertiser and KGMB11 4-02-09 Honolulu Advertiser
Paula Kekahuna, Makuu Farmers Association Jefferson Award for Public Service The Advertiser and KGMB10 4-02-09 Honolulu Advertiser
John Henry Felix, Hawaii Medical Assurance Association Jefferson Award for Pubic Service and representing Hawaii at the National Jefferson Awards The Advertiser and KGMB9 4-02-09 Honolulu Advertiser
Liz Patton, Radford Girls Track and Field Coach Oahu Interscholastic Association Western Division girls track and field championship 4-12-09 Honolulu Advertiser
Margarette Pang, The Dyslexia Tutoring Center of Hawaii Jefferson Award for Pubic Service The Advertiser and KGMB9 4-15-09 Honolulu Advertiser
Alan Tsuchiyama - KCC Students Won the American Culinary Federation's Western Regional Competition American Culinary Federation 4-13-09 Honolulu Advertiser.pdf
Frank Leake - KCC Students Won the American Culinary Federation's Western Regional Competition American Culinary Federation 4-13-09 Honolulu Advertiser.pdf
Lane S. Yokoyama, Radford High School 2009 Oceanic Cable Educator of the Year for Radford High School Oceanic Cable Letter from Lane Yokoyama
Rene Yamafuji, Pomaikai Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Stanley Tamashiro, Ewa Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Nelson Shigeta, Makaha Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Carol Peterson, Mililani Mauka Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Mitchell Otani - Kaneohe Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Carmilita Minami, Waikele Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Karen Lee, King Kamualii Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Gwendolyn Lee, Kauluwela Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Lanelle Hibbs, Kailua Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Janice Espiritu, Kaunakakai Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Patricia Dang, Kapalama Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Elynne Chung, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award Island Insurance Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Sandra Vegas, Maemae Elementary School Francis Hatanaka Award for a Good Idea Grant by a team The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Diane Koushki, Maemae Elementary School Francis Hatanaka Award for a Good Idea Grant by a team The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Marlene Stark, Kapolei High School 2009 Tom Adams Award for an Outsanding Good Idea Grant project The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Dawn Kadota-Nii, Wilson Elementary 2009 Tom Adams Award for an Outsanding Good Idea Grant project The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Info Exchange April 3, 2009
Uila Vendiola 12th Annual Ola Pono Awards Ola Pono 3-25-09 Info Exchange
Sergeant Jeffrey Jenkins 12th Annual Ola Pono Awards Ola Pono 3-25-09 Info Exchange
Kumu Lehua Veincent, Principal 12th Annual Ola Pono Awards Ola Pono 3-25-09 Info Exchange
Jarrett Honjiyo winning the Americanism competition Elks Honolulu Lodge 3-25-09 Star Bulletin
Charlene Ego the special achievement award Elks Honolulu Lodge 3-25-09 Star Bulletin
Liesl Eng  winning the drug awareness poster competition Elks Honolulu Lodge 3-25-09 Star Bulletin
Alisha Deguair Teacher of Promise National Milken Educators
Brian Gureck
Dr. Rolf-Peter Kudritzki Karl Schwarzschild Prize for 2009 3-02-09 Star-Bulletin
Michael Sana 2009 Biotechnology Explorer Award National Science Teachers Association Info Exchange
Mililani High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-17
Kealakehe High School Wild Card Competition in Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-16
Kahuku High and Intermediate School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-15
King Kekaulike High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-14
McKinley High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-13
Roosevelt High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-12
Waiakea High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-11
Hilo High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-10
Baldwin High School Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Placed in Annual Hawaii Science Bowl Superintendent's Info Exchange 2-05-09
Pearlridge Elementary School Participating in FIRST LEGO League Championship LEGO Hawaii FIRST LEGO League Championship.pdf
Shafter Elementary School Participating in FIRST LEGO League Championship LEGO Hawaii FIRST LEGO League Championship.pdf
Pearl Harbor Elementary Participating in FIRST LEGO League Championship LEGO Hawaii FIRST LEGO League Championship.pdf
Kalakaua Middle School Participating in FIRST LEGO League Championship LEGO Hawaii FIRST LEGO League Championship.pdf
Campbell High School Finalist for the AVID Schoolwide Case Study Competition AVID 1-08-09 Superintendent's Info Exchange
Kohala Middle School National Certified AVID School staus for 2007-2008 AVID 1-08-09 Superintendent's Info Exchange
Kahuku High and Intermediate School National Certified AVID School staus for 2007-2008 AVID 1-08-09 Superintendent's Info Exchange
Wahiawa Middle School National Certified AVID School staus for 2007-2008 AVID 1-08-09 Superintendent's Info Exchange
Radford High School National Certified AVID School staus for 2007-2008 AVID 1-08-09 Superintendent's Info Exchange
Pahoa High and Intermediate School $60,000 in Samsung Technolog, Microsoft software and DIRECTV educational programming packages Samsun's Hope for Education Program 1-1-09 Hawaii Tribune Herald