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In spring 2023, HEA will also sponsor face to face workshops on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island (Hilo) for in-service educators statewide at the P-12 and higher education levels serving in Hawaii public and private schools, to continue this work and share well-being and mental health resources.

Fond Farewell Merle Yoshida It is with a heavy heart that HEA has learned of the passing of Merle M. Nishida Yoshida. Mrs. Yoshida passed away at the age of 67 at Queens Medical Center on October 2, 2022. She was a former teacher at Kalanianaole School in Papaikou where she retired in December 2021. She is survived by her husband, James Yoshida; mother, Toshie Nishida; sisters, Jean (Wayne) ...

Save the Date!3rd Annual Fundraising Concert “Teach Our Future” Saturday, April 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. McKinley High School  Join HFE for a night of musical heaven with Imua, The Camarillo Brothers, Eric Lee, Crossing Rain, and performances by some of our local student musicians.HFE provides professional development, leadership development, and research and innovation to ...
2022-2023 TAAC Awards

2022-2023 TAAC Awards

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.HEA and the Pi Lambda Theta Beta Zeta Hawaii Chapter are pleased to announce six high schools that will each receive $200 for their Teaching As A Career grant. The schools awarded ...
A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

On behalf of the HEA Board of Directors, I hope your holidays were delightful and that 2023 is off to a strong start.
Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available

Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our available 2023 scholarships, for our upcoming events, and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!

In spring 2023, HEA will also sponsor face to face workshops on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island (Hilo) for in-service educators statewide at the P-12 and higher education levels serving in Hawaii public and private schools, to continue this work and share well-being and mental health resources.

Fond Farewell Merle Yoshida It is with a heavy heart that HEA has learned of the passing of Merle M. Nishida Yoshida. Mrs. Yoshida passed away at the age of 67 at Queens Medical Center on October 2, 2022. She was a former teacher at Kalanianaole School in Papaikou where she retired in December 2021. She is survived by her husband, James Yoshida; mother, Toshie Nishida; sisters, Jean (Wayne) ...

Save the Date!3rd Annual Fundraising Concert “Teach Our Future” Saturday, April 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. McKinley High School  Join HFE for a night of musical heaven with Imua, The Camarillo Brothers, Eric Lee, Crossing Rain, and performances by some of our local student musicians.HFE provides professional development, leadership development, and research and innovation to ...
2022-2023 TAAC Awards

2022-2023 TAAC Awards

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.HEA and the Pi Lambda Theta Beta Zeta Hawaii Chapter are pleased to announce six high schools that will each receive $200 for their Teaching As A Career grant. The schools awarded ...
A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

On behalf of the HEA Board of Directors, I hope your holidays were delightful and that 2023 is off to a strong start.
Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available

Educator Connection Q4 Newsletter Now Available

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our available 2023 scholarships, for our upcoming events, and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!

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