Na Kumu Alaka’i Celebrates
the 2016-2017 Cohort of Teacher Leaders
April 20, 2017 • Oahu Veterans Center
On April 20, 2017, forty-four exceptional teacher leaders from across the State of Hawaii showcased their action research projects and professional learning goals through a culminating event ~ Na Kumu Alaka’i Learning Fair - 2017. Over 100 guests representing schools, complex areas, state level offices, universities and non-profit organizations celebrated the outstanding work accomplished by these master educators.
It is with bittersweet emotion I bid farewell to the 2016-2017 Cohort, and wish them well on their journeys as assets to the field of education in Hawaii’s public schools!
Mahalo!
Sandy Cameli, EdD
Educational Specialist/Program Coordinator
Na Kumu Alaka'i Cohort 2016-2017
Kevin Argueta, Kahakai Elementary
Collaborative Environment for Literacy Success
Hidi Boteilho, Keonepoko Elementary
Enhancing Professional Practice by being a Reflective Practitioner
Shannon Burkman, Waimea Canyon Middle
Data Team Storming to Norming (and hopefully Performing!)
Noelani Castro, Wailuku Elementary
Getting to the Core: Comprehensive Core Meeting Process
Julia Chen, Kailua Elementary
Small Group Differentiated Instruction
Samantha Cook, Holualoa Elementary
Data Mining for Math Mastery
Yolanda Dana, Keonepoko Elementary
Building Effective Learning Communities in Grades 1, 4 & 6
Becky Diego, Kalihi Waena Elementary
Improving Parental Communication through REMIND
Jill Fletcher, Kapolei Middle
A Sense of Place
Marites Galamgam, Campbell High
Making Sense of Schoolwide Initiatives:
Differentiating Continuous Professional Development
Randall Galeon, Pearl Harbor Elementary
A’o Honua - Learning Walks
Dana Goya, Waikoloa Elementary & Middle
Professional Development for RTI (Really Tired Instructors)
Daralyn Hadden, Aliamanu Middle
Creating a New Culture - WASC Preparation
Shelby Hamamoto, Nimitz Elementary
Developing through Data:
How Analyzing Assessment Results Can Improve Student Success
Keith Hamana, Hickam Elementary
A Triple-Dose: An RTI Story
Shawna Helems, Kahaluu Elementary
Improving 21st Century After School Tutoring to Close Achievement Gap
Robyn Herbig, Waimea High
Moving from Minihunes to Menehunes
Jaime Hernandez, Honowai Elementary
Implementing an Individualized Coaching Process
Gary Kanamori, Pearl City Highlands Elementary
i-Ready Tutoring
Crystal Kawai, Kealakehe Elementary
English Language Development Pilot Program
for Non-English Proficient Kindergarteners
Sarah Kim, Jefferson Elementary
SMART Goals
Melvin Lau, Aliamanu Elementary
Science Garden: Growing Inquiry and Understanding
Carli Masik, Kapolei Middle
A Sense of Place
Cherie Mineshima, Aliamanu Middle
Creating a New Culture - WASC Preparation
Darlene Muraoka, Waimea High
Waimea High RTI
Melanie Nakashima, King Kekaulike High
Strengthening Tier 1: Improving Co-Teaching at Kekaulike
Monica Nonaka, Konawaena Elementary
Using Thinking Maps to Support Critical Thinking and Writing
Mary Peters, Kahuku High & Intermediate
Identifying trends and patterns, or behaviors
that contribute to 9th grade failures
Angelica Pikula, Windward District Office
Understanding Barriers to Data Use
Bryan Rankie, Mauka Lani Elementary
Improving Fifth Grade Achievement in Mathematics
Randy Shinn, Ewa Makai Middle
Enjoy the Journey of Using Data
Jason Smith, Nu’uanu Elementary
Providing PD Through Math Committee
Based on SMART Goals Identified by the School
Dayne Snell-Quirit, Ho’okena Elementary
Lenses of Literacy
Rachelle Sparkman, Pu’u Kukui Elementary
Students and Teachers GROWING through RTI
Mariann Tabuchi, Kauai District Office
G Suite for Collaboration
Kimberly Tanaka, Pu’u Kukui Elementary
Students and Teachers GROWING through RTI
Dani Tokuda, Waialua Elementary
Launching Kindergarten iPad 1:1 - Go or No Go?
Malia Toyama, Honowai Elementary
Implementing an Individualized Coaching Process
Geraldine Valencia, Campbell High
Creating SBA/ACT and Math Awareness
Eric White, Highlands Intermediate
Highlands Leadership Conference 2017
Pua White, Ewa Beach Elementary
Empowering Passionate Community Members
Je Ann Williams, Hickam Elementary
A Triple-Dose: An RTI Story
Sara Wong, Ka’elepulu Elementary
Choose Love - Social Emotional Learning
Cherisse Yamada, Kaewai Elementary
Empowering Students and Teachers with Small Group Instruction
in English Language Arts
Paparazzi Photos (April 20, 2017)
Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Team Campbell-Kapolei Team
Castle-Kahuku Team Farrington-Kalani-Kaiser Team
Kailua-Kalaheo Team Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Team
Kauai Team Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Team
Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui Team Pearl City-Waipahu Team
Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Team West Hawaii (HKKK) Team
