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Supporting Our HEA Members
Hawai‘i’s Next Generation of Innovators
One of the benefits of being a member of HEA is scholarships for family members. HEA gives scholarships to high school students to support our members to cover tuition and other related costs for students who are pursuing careers that support Hawai‘i students and our community outside of the school system. Congratulations to following high ...
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Maui Educator Receives HEA Carol H. Yoneshige Scholarship in Memory of Faith C. Ai
Erin Rodrigues, an educational assistant at Makawao Elementary School, is the recipient of the first HEA Carol H. Yoneshige Scholarship in memory of Faith Ai.Erin is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in elementary education at Grand Canyon University, with plans to become a licensed elementary teacher in Hawaiʻi. Her scholarship will help offset the cost of earning her teaching ...
Sharing Their Knowledge
Public School Educator Scholarships for In-Service
Learning is a gift that keeps giving! Investing in the professional development of public school educators who are committed to helping others provides many benefits. Those who receive HEA Public School Scholarships for In-Service share their newly acquired knowledge with other educators and their students to make lift up the ...
Student Teacher Scholarship Recipient
Kaua’i resident Taylee Yamamoto said she has always felt called to be a teacher. Throughout her life, she has been inspired by teachers who made learning feel meaningful, encouraging, and fun. Their impact showed her the powerful influence of a good teacher, and this inspired her to be that same kind teacher.She has always taken her calling very seriously. “I have discovered a lot of joy ...
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness to report that Susan Hagiwara passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2026. She was a passionate special education educator who leaves an indelible mark in Hawaii‘iʻs education community.
Her positive influence in the lives of special needs children, their families and other teachers continues. We will always remember her caring spirit.Her legacy continues through the ...
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Supporting Our HEA Members
Hawai‘i’s Next Generation of Innovators
One of the benefits of being a member of HEA is scholarships for family members. HEA gives scholarships to high school students to support our members to cover tuition and other related costs for students who are pursuing careers that support Hawai‘i students and our community outside of the school system. Congratulations to following high ...
Give Aloha
Maui Educator Receives HEA Carol H. Yoneshige Scholarship in Memory of Faith C. Ai
Erin Rodrigues, an educational assistant at Makawao Elementary School, is the recipient of the first HEA Carol H. Yoneshige Scholarship in memory of Faith Ai.Erin is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in elementary education at Grand Canyon University, with plans to become a licensed elementary teacher in Hawaiʻi. Her scholarship will help offset the cost of earning her teaching ...
Sharing Their Knowledge
Public School Educator Scholarships for In-Service
Learning is a gift that keeps giving! Investing in the professional development of public school educators who are committed to helping others provides many benefits. Those who receive HEA Public School Scholarships for In-Service share their newly acquired knowledge with other educators and their students to make lift up the ...
Student Teacher Scholarship Recipient
Kaua’i resident Taylee Yamamoto said she has always felt called to be a teacher. Throughout her life, she has been inspired by teachers who made learning feel meaningful, encouraging, and fun. Their impact showed her the powerful influence of a good teacher, and this inspired her to be that same kind teacher.She has always taken her calling very seriously. “I have discovered a lot of joy ...
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness to report that Susan Hagiwara passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2026. She was a passionate special education educator who leaves an indelible mark in Hawaii‘iʻs education community.
Her positive influence in the lives of special needs children, their families and other teachers continues. We will always remember her caring spirit.Her legacy continues through the ...
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