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Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available
The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our 2026-27 scholarship recipients and find out about applying for TAAC grants and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!
Seventeen Awards
Susan Hagiwara Special Education Grants
Susan Hagiwara had a passion for special education and was the consummate educator
with a reputation for genuine care for children, their families, and fellow teachers. She was truly a rare gem.Athough she passed away on Aug. 4, 2026, her memory and legacy live on through the next generation of special education teachers. The ...
A Message from Our President
As HEA wraps up another year of service, we can all be proud that we are making a difference in the lives of so many in our community, thanks to the generosity of special donors and all our members who share our commitment to enhancing education across our islands.
Teaching As A Career Teacher Symposium
Friday, November 20, 2026 . 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Kapolei High School, Staff Room
91-5007 Kapolei Parkway , Kapolei, Hawai‘i 96707
Learn strategies to recruit and support diverse students interested in
teaching to build Hawai‘i’s educator pipeline, prepare future educators
about responsible Al use, and how to inspire the next generation of
educators using TAAC and CTE curriculum. ...
Faith C. Ai Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications
The Faith C. Ai Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of public school educator Faith C. Ai (1915 – 1997), who had a reputation for bringing out the best in teachers, offering enriching extracurricular activities, and being attentive to the individual needs of every child. This is the fourth scholarship fund established by her daughter, Cynthia Ai, and ...
Four New Recipients
HSTA-Retired/HEA Professional Development Grants
Congratulations to the following four educators who received professional development grants to support their
educational journey: Dariess Ah Sui
Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School (Nanakuli)
Dariess Ah Sui, a special education inclusion teacher for kindergarten and first grade students at Ka Waihona o Ka ...
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Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available
The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our 2026-27 scholarship recipients and find out about applying for TAAC grants and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!
Seventeen Awards
Susan Hagiwara Special Education Grants
Susan Hagiwara had a passion for special education and was the consummate educator
with a reputation for genuine care for children, their families, and fellow teachers. She was truly a rare gem.Athough she passed away on Aug. 4, 2026, her memory and legacy live on through the next generation of special education teachers. The ...
A Message from Our President
As HEA wraps up another year of service, we can all be proud that we are making a difference in the lives of so many in our community, thanks to the generosity of special donors and all our members who share our commitment to enhancing education across our islands.
Teaching As A Career Teacher Symposium
Friday, November 20, 2026 . 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Kapolei High School, Staff Room
91-5007 Kapolei Parkway , Kapolei, Hawai‘i 96707
Learn strategies to recruit and support diverse students interested in
teaching to build Hawai‘i’s educator pipeline, prepare future educators
about responsible Al use, and how to inspire the next generation of
educators using TAAC and CTE curriculum. ...
Faith C. Ai Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications
The Faith C. Ai Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of public school educator Faith C. Ai (1915 – 1997), who had a reputation for bringing out the best in teachers, offering enriching extracurricular activities, and being attentive to the individual needs of every child. This is the fourth scholarship fund established by her daughter, Cynthia Ai, and ...
Four New Recipients
HSTA-Retired/HEA Professional Development Grants
Congratulations to the following four educators who received professional development grants to support their
educational journey: Dariess Ah Sui
Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School (Nanakuli)
Dariess Ah Sui, a special education inclusion teacher for kindergarten and first grade students at Ka Waihona o Ka ...
No results found.