Bill Text: HI HR286 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

Hawaii House Resolution 286 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Education Week Floor Presentation

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-18 - (H) Resolution adopted in final form. [HR286 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2011-HR286-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	286
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING KRISTEN BRUMMEL AS THE 2011 HAWAII STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND MICHELLE COLTE, ALISA BENDER, DEBORAH YASUDA, SANDY CAMELI, SCOT KIYONAGA, AND ALTHEA ARINAGA AS THE 2011 HAWAII STATE DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR.

WHEREAS, in light of the important role the public education system plays in shaping Hawaii's future, it is always a pleasure and a privilege for the Hawaii State House of Representatives to recognize those exceptional individuals who have made significant achievements in education, inspired and challenged the young minds of our State, and encouraged people to become actively involved in their community; and

WHEREAS, KRISTEN BRUMMEL, a National Board Certified teacher at Noelani Elementary School, wishes "to inspire children and instill the confidence in them that will help them realize that they are all capable of amazing things," has introduced her fourth graders to "A World of Discovery," where students are constantly encouraged to think, and was given the prestigious honor of being named the 2011 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, MICHELLE COLTE, a librarian at Hale Kula Elementary School who received her master's degree in library and information science in 2004, wants students to feel a sense of ohana despite the fact that many Hale Kula students come from military families and therefore stay in Hawaii for only one to three years, believes that teachers need to embrace accountability, and that "purposeful change brings meaningful change"; and

WHEREAS, ALISA BENDER, an English teacher since 2005 and now vice principal at James Campbell High School, earned a 4.0 grade point average while pursuing her master's degree in secondary education after her children entered high school, "wants to help develop students' learning into a transformational experience," and believes that "the new world, the global economy, demands higher quality education for all"; and

WHEREAS, DEBORAH YASUDA, a first grade teacher at Puohala Elementary School, doesn't see teaching as a job, but rather as an extension of herself and her desire to make a difference in the lives of her children, has a philosophy of "Do it with A-L-O-H-A" that stands for Attitude, Literacy, Ownership, Heart, and Appreciation, and believes that confident students "can succeed on their journey to becoming lifelong learners"; and

WHEREAS, SANDY CAMELI, a sixth grade teacher at Konawaena Middle School for twenty-five years, does not believe "that learning should have an end point...[and that learning] is its own reward," is living by this principle by pursuing a doctorate, and continues to embrace and model the ideas of a lifelong learner at Konawaena Middle School; and

WHEREAS, SCOT KIYONAGA, a band teacher at Maui Waena Intermediate School, has a teaching philosophy of "Embody what you teach, teach what you embody," and believes that teachers "have a global responsibility to everyone" and "must inspire the next generation to achieve greatness with dignity and respect for each other and the world"; and

WHEREAS, ALTHEA KALEI ARINAGA is a fourth grade teacher at Kapaa Elementary School whose dedication, extending beyond the school's boundaries and hours, is exemplified by having her students participate in community service projects so they "learn to take care of the world by understanding where they live and taking action in their own backyards and communities"; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011, that this body hereby recognizes, congratulates, and honors KRISTEN BRUMMEL, MICHELLE COLTE, ALISA BENDER, DEBORAH YASUDA, SANDY CAMELI, SCOT KIYONAGA, and ALTHEA ARINAGA for their outstanding accomplishments and recognition as Hawaii's 2011 Teachers of the Year, and extends to all of them its sincere mahalo and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.