Educators to be honored in 2022 for highest professional distinction in education

Each year, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii State Department of Education, and Kamehameha Schools recognize teachers across the state who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certifications. Congratulations to our newest class of educators who voluntarily undertook and completed the rigorous certification process to join the ranks of more than 700 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) in Hawaii! They will be formally recognized in 2022.

  • Leanna Agcaoili, Fern Elementary
  • Chayanee Brooks, Kau High-Pahala Elementary
  • Suzanne Dadzie, Kealakehe Elementary
  • Elenor Rose Damasco, University Laboratory PCS
  • Sharon Fukayama, Hahaione Elementary
  • Brandon Hanagami, Leilehua High
  • Melanie Hoag, Konawaena Middle
  • Jennifer Ilaban, Kahakai Elementary
  • Casey Kaaukai, Kula Elementary
  • Janelle Kawakami, Ewa Makai Middle School
  • Kelli Lim, Palisades Elementary
  • Denise Low-Liu, Iliahi Elementary
  • Keevan Matsumoto, Kaimuki High
  • Justine Nakagawa, Ewa Makai Middle School
  • Margaret Ogle-Dphrepaulezz, Kula Elementary
  • Amber Olson, Kula Elementary
  • Joy Paul, Holualoa Elementary
  • Joy Sahagun, Kalihi Kai Elementary
  • Kacie Setiz, Kamalii Elementary
  • Kimberly Tangaro, Mililani High
  • Brandi Underwood, Enchanted Lake Elementary

Featured photo taken at the 2020 NBCT ceremony on Oahu, prior to the coronavirus pandemic.