Celebrating the TLA 2019-2020 Cohort!

Each year, Na Kumu Alaka'i - Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) celebrates and acknowledges the outstanding value-added contributions made by teacher leaders for HIDOE schools and complex areas in the State of Hawai'i. This year was no exception ..... except that it was, as far as a normal end-of-year celebration when it came to honoring these remarkable educators.

In previous years, each cohort of TLA graduates would participate in a face-to-face event to share their action research projects, and leadership growth journeys with 100+ guests. This year, however, COVID-19 curtailed our ability to showcase the 2019-2020 TLA Cohort in the traditional manner. And, while an online ceremony was held and congratulations extended to all, this blog post will allow others to appreciate the individual and collective contributions made to the field of education by these outstanding teacher leaders!

TLA 2019-2020 Cohort

Teacher Leaders, Schools & Value-added Action Research Projects

Mahea Barbieto, Waiau Elementary

Pupukahi I Holomua

Kanoa Beatty, Kea'au High

Integrating Achieve 3000 into 10th grade courses

Angela Boswell, Wheeler Elementary

Getting Everyone on the Same Page with GLOs

Laurie Chang, Ali'iolani Elementary

Creating a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Rudy Domingo, Leilehua High

Wahiawa Middle School College and Career Exploration

'Awapuhi Duldulao, Hilo High

Hilo High Aloha Ambassadors (HHAA) Committee

Shelby Erdmann, Waimea High

New Teacher On-Boarding

Krissy Esposito, Jefferson Elementary

Increasing Enrollment Through Social Networking

Arlisse FitzGerald, Mauka Lani Elementary

Growing Educational Facilitators Through Student Voice

Brandy Fujisaka, West Hawaii District Office

Renewing and Strengthening Instructional Leadership Teams

Jessica Galvan, Maui High

Developing a Curriculum/Pacing Guide for Proposed 9th Grade Transition Class

Garrett Hatakenaka, Kaiser High

Kaiser Complex Computer Science

Katie Hillstead, Waianae Elementary

Continuous School Improvement through Reflection

Paul Holwegner, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle

Gearing Up for Success with S.T.E.M.

Shanell Kagamida, Pearl City Highlands Elementary

Clarity Climb: PCHES' journey to make learning visible

Denise Karratti, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle

SBA-Humbug!

Tracie Kochi, Kanoelani Elementary

Choose Love at School and Home

Kimberly Koopman, Kalaheo High

Differentiated Support

Joann Kubota-Phung, Mokapu Elementary

Utilizing the Problem Solving Process to Help Create the Achieving Student

Clint Labrador, Kaunakakai Elementary

Math Collaboration for Support Staff

Samarra Lehman, Mauka Lani Elementary

Closing the Gap!

Linda Marrs, Haiku Elementary

Place Based Learning at Haiku Elementary School: Phase 1

Amy Masaoka, Pahoa Elementary

Keeping Teachers Happy and Healthy Through Wellness Wednesdays

Amanda McCauley, Kahuku High & Intermediate

Choose Aloha

Megan Minotti, Waimea Elementary

Creating Sustainable Data Team Processes for Greater Student Achievement

Bridget Moniz, Waianae High

Teacher Collaboration that fosters conversations to affect student achievement

Shareen Murayama, Kaiser High

Degree of Doneness (Rare, Medium, Well Done)

Melissa Neuvel, Waimea High

Freshman Belonging

Tino Palacio, Kapolei Middle

Ho ‘ola Series: Parent and Community Engagement

Sarah Polloi, Waiakea High

Improving Internal Professional Development and Teacher Collaboration

Tara Punzal, Kapa'a High

Organization of Systems Through Teacher Collaboration

May Richard, Kea'au High

Establishing a STEM culture at Keaau High School

Sara Romfo, Kailua Intermediate

Creating a Student-Led Morning News Broadcast Program

Anthony Rypka, Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary

Introduction of Restorative Justice Practices for Middle/High School

Summer Sakai, Puohala Elementary

Community Partnerships and Increasing Community Awareness

Jennifer Sato, Kuhio Elementary

Data Teams Revamped

Krystal Sato, Kalaheo High

Differentiated Support

Jeri Schaefer, Daniel K. Inouye Elementary

Empowering Students and Teachers Through Project Based Learning

Tracy Takazono, Kanoelani Elementary

Choose Love at School and Home

Rachel Talasko, Kealakehe Elementary

Restorative Practices as Equity Work

VJ Viernes, Iao Intermediate

Saved by the Bell: Addressing Learning and Culture through a New Bell Schedule

Julia Wagner, Princess Nahienaena Elementary

Learning Opportunities for Paraprofessionals

Heather Wickersham, Konawaena High

Schoolwide Professional Development

Candice Yamamoto, Kalihi Uka Elementary

Reading Mastery for All

Walter Young, Waianae High

Teacher Collaboration that fosters conversations to affect student achievement

Below are photos & shout-outs to the TLA 2019-2020 Cohort