Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend of Youth awards
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for HSTA’s annual Pono and Friend of Youth awards.
Maui lawyer, volunteer photographer wins HSTA’s 2024 Friend of Youth Award
When Glen Pascual wraps up his day as corporation counsel for the County of Maui, he packs up his bag, gets in his car, and makes the hour-long drive from Wailuku to Lahaina. Once there, he assembles his gear and jumps into action as a volunteer photographer for the Lahainaluna High School community.
HSTA honors Kumu’s Cupboard president with 2023 Friend of Youth Award
Once a month, K–12 educators who work directly with students at any Kauaʻi public, charter, or private school can sign in, receive an inventory list that tells them how much of each item they can take, browse the store for items they need, and check out at the register.
HSTA holds 49th annual state convention
On Saturday, 126 Hawaii State Teachers Association members from across the state gathered at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 49th annual State Convention. Elected member delegates gathered to debate and vote on policies that will steer the direction of the association.
HSTA presents 2022 Friend of Youth Award to Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi co-founder
This year’s recipient is Nikki-Ann Yee, co-founder of Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi. The HSTA recognized Nikki at its annual state convention on Saturday, April 2, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
HSTA recognizes ʻIliahi Elementary cafeteria manager with 2021 Friend of Youth Award
Our 2021 Friend of Youth Award winner, Guy Shimabukuro, demonstrates a passion and commitment to mentoring keiki that goes far beyond his day job as the cafeteria manager at ʻIliahi Elementary School.
1,300+ HSTA members attend State of Our Union rally
More than 1,300 HSTA members logged on to view their first-ever State of Our Union Saturday morning, which featured streamed video reports from committee chairs and motivating remote speeches from national and state association leaders as well as the awarding of two important awards.
HSTA Human and Civil Rights Committee chair reflects on SY 2019–20
“Aloha! My name is Jodi Kunimitsu, and I’m a math teacher at Maui High School. This was my first year as chair of the Human and Civil Rights Committee. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Throughout the year, we participated in several community events.”
Aiea soccer coach wins HSTA’s 2020 Friend of Youth Award
Scot Yamashita has been volunteering as an AYSO soccer coach for 14 years. He was nominated by Sharel Kasai, a Webling Elementary School teacher and Central Chapter member.
Nominations open for HSTA’s 2020 Pono and Friend of Youth awards
The Hawaii State Teachers Association's Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for its Pono and Friend of Youth Awards. Nominations are due Jan. 10, 2020.