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Current directors who have been re-elected for another two-year term are: Ms. Pilialoha Lee Loy, retired educator, Mr. Wilbur Luna, retired educator, Mr. Meredith Maeda, retired administrator and Mrs. June Motokawa, retired educator from the Department of Education.

There is an acute storage of educators across the country. The most vital institution in the United States appears to be on the verge of collapse. In his nineteenth century autobiography, the Education of Henry Adams, the author states, “Education is the dynamo that drives the democracy.” Perhaps the reason that American democracy appears to be troubled is that American education is in deep trouble. When the issue is raised some people believe you are being an alarmist. Educators know what is happening and they are alarmed.

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our HEA Celebrates Centennial Year Supporting Hawaii Educators, 2022-2024 HEA Re-Elected Board Members, HEA Special Centennial Awards Recipients, and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!

A warm hello to you on this new year of the Water Tiger.  Kung Hee Fat Choy!HEA’s year has been one of celebrating its 100th birthday and doing the best possible during this pandemic environment. We could not be happier with your commitment to our mission of Celebrating a Century of Educators Shaping Hawaii’s Future Today!

TAAC’s goal is to motivate and encourage high school students to pursue a career in teaching.   These grants are given to high school CTE pathway/teaching clubs to support education projects and activities.

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our 2022 HEA Board of Director Nominations & Elections, Scholarship Applications, HEA's Centennial and Hawaii Educators, April 30, 2022 and about the special Centennial Awards and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!