Bill Text: HI HR214 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating The 2023 Hawaii Charter School Teacher Of The Year And The 2023 Teachers Of The Year For School Complexes In The Maui District, Hawaii District, And Central District.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-14 - Resolution adopted in final form. [HR214 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2023-HR214-Introduced.html
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
congratulating the 2023 Hawai‘i Charter school teacher of the year and the 2023 teachers of the year for SCHOOL COMPLEXES IN THE Maui District, Hawai‘i District, and Central District.
WHEREAS, CERINA LIVAUDAIS was recently named the 2023 Hawai‘i Charter School Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, a science coach at the DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach Public Charter School, CERINA LIVAUDAIS is committed to cultivating the young minds of her students and teaching them not only the knowledge necessary to become successful but also important values and life skills needed to adapt to the changes of the modern world; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, CERINA LIVAUDAIS was awarded the Cognizant Innovation in Computer Science Education Award, a national recognition of outstanding educators and individuals advocating for and expanding access to PK-12 computer science education; and
WHEREAS, through the DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach Public Charter School computer science program, CERINA LIVAUDAIS guided her students to win the Congressional App Challenge for two consecutive years and participate in other national coding competitions, such as the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition; and
WHEREAS, CERINA LIVAUDAIS aims to decolonize STEM education by incorporating guest speakers from local organizations such as Purple Mai‘a to indigenize the way computer science is taught, particularly to native Hawaiian students; she believes in providing greater access to students' opportunities and wellness, especially their mental and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, CORNELIO "CJ" ANCHETA was recently named the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the Maui District Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lāna‘i-Moloka‘i Complex; and
WHEREAS,
currently a secondary math teacher at Lahainaluna High School, CORNELIO "CJ" ANCHETA began his educational
journey by earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Agricultural Engineering
from the University of the Philippines at Los Banos; and
WHEREAS, CORNELIO "CJ" ANCHETA also completed a
professional development course on Problem-Based Learning at the University of
Hawai‘i Maui College and in his second year of teaching, he
completed a workshop on Project-Based Learning with Kupu Hou Academy, which inspired
his passion and advocacy for Problem-Based Learning as a profound teaching
strategy that enhances student learning by improving their 21st
century learning skills in communication, creativity, collaboration, and
critical thinking; and
WHEREAS, CORNELIO "CJ" ANCHETA has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his dedicated leadership and outstanding contributions to the school community, including being selected as a Hawai‘i State Teacher Fellow in 2020, recipient of the 2020 Hawai‘i State Department of Education Innovation Grant, recipient of the Leadership and Achievement Award from the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, and recipient of the Progress Award from the United Filipino Council of Hawai‘i; and
WHEREAS, CHAYANEE BROOKS was recently named the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the Hawai‘i District Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex; and
WHEREAS, CHAYANEE
BROOKS has demonstrated a deep passion for teaching
and learning while inspiring the students of Ka‘ū High & Pahala Elementary School to strive for excellence; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished academic and
educator, CHAYANEE BROOKS has been an English teacher at Ka‘ū High & Pahala Elementary School
for the past nine years; she began her educational journey by receiving a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational
Technology from Chulalongkorn University and Master's degree in Language and
Communication from the National Institute of Development Administration in
Bangkok; and
WHEREAS, CHAYANEE BROOKS is also currently
pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience at Mahidol University's
Research Center for Neuroscience, Institute of Molecular Biosciences; and
WHEREAS, a National Board Certified Teacher,
CHAYANEE BROOKS has received numerous recognitions and honors for her
remarkable passion and dedication to education, including being selected as a
Hawai‘i State Teacher Fellow from 2020 to 2022 and
a Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellow; and
WHEREAS, CHAYANEE BROOKS is a strong advocate
for assessments that empower student learning and success, has led professional
development trainings for teachers throughout the State, and has authored
various articles on educational assessments, feedback, and student voice; and
WHEREAS, JARED HAIOLA was recently named the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the Central District Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex; and
WHEREAS, JARED HAIOLA's interest in education
was inspired by his mother, a dedicated teacher at Kahuku Elementary School for
15 years, and several influential Kahuku High School teachers whose diligent
support and innovative teachings motivated him to pursue his passion; and
WHEREAS, a special education teacher of 22
years, JARED HAIOLA is committed to nurturing educational growth and interest
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and believes being able to
engage and enrich the lives of students is the true essence of teaching; and
WHEREAS, JARED HAIOLA is also an advisor and
coach of Hale‘iwa Elementary School's robotics team, which
was founded in in 2016 to offer students an opportunity to develop
problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills while advancing their efforts
to participate in statewide competitions; under his guidance, the team has
twice earned top honors in the Vex IQ Robotics Hawai‘i State Championships; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2021, JARED HAIOLA
received the Vex IQ Robotics Teacher of the Year Award for his exemplary
leadership and dedication; he notes that watching his students develop their
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and become state
champions in a prestigious robotics competition are highlights of his career;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of
Representatives of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawai‘i, Regular Session of 2023, that this body hereby congratulates CERINA
LIVAUDAIS, CORNELIO "CJ" ANCHETA, CHAYANEE BROOKS, and JARED HAIOLA for
their outstanding accomplishments and much-deserved recognition as 2023
Teachers of the Year, and extends to them its warmest aloha and best wishes for
continued success in all their future endeavors.
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2023 Hawaii Charter School Teacher of the Year; 2023 Teachers of the Year, Maui District, Hawaii District, and Central District School Complexes
