Educators, school-level personnel, their families & all who support our keiki are invited to enjoy various food, drink, vendors and more on Sat. April 20, from 4-8 p.m. at Honouliuli Middle. This event is a grassroot effort by teachers for teachers. RSVP: buff.ly/3J6axpi

We’re gearing up to celebrate our SY 23-24 Na Kumu Alaka'i teacher leaders. This year, we were inspired by Jennifer Abrams & Elisa MacDonald’s work. On Thursday, our teacher leaders will share their leadership growth as well as their Collaborative Inquiry. Hawai‘i Public Schools #808educate

Na Kumu Alaka'i teacher leaders begin reflecting on their leadership growth by sharing a word/phrase that captures their journey: bravery, intentional, collaboration, & community. Hawai‘i Public Schools #808educate Leadership Institute - Executive Director

I want to shout it from the mountaintops!! Teacher leader presentations are blowing me away today!! The depth of critical conversations, ability to reflect/pivot plus an unwavering commitment to every public school student is not only refreshing but REMARKABLE! Na Kumu Alaka'i Hawai‘i Public Schools

Na Kumu Alakai - Learning Fair and Celebration April 11, 2024 - Oahu Veterans Center. Miss Barbera, Miss Sutcliffe, and Miss Morrell were able to share their project entitled "Teaming Up for Success" with their Teacher Leader Academy COHORT and with invited guests,

Na Kumu Alakai - Learning Fair and Celebration Their essential question “will an increase in parental involvement initiatives and student learning activities increase student achievement”. They also presented their "10 Year Plan". . . based on their experience in TLA.

Na Kumu Alakai - Learning Fair and Celebration Congratulations to all of the members of our 2023-2024 Na Kumu Alaka’i - Teacher Leader Academy (TLA) Cohort!

Sam impacted KKPCA coaches and coordinators & Romel leads Kau High & Pahala Elementary School’s vision of proficient math students. Congratulations teacher leaders! Hawai‘i Public Schools #808educate

🎉🎉🎉 Suzanne leads Kealakehe Intermediate’s writing initiatives to help their multilingual students while mentoring new teachers in their EL department. Na Kumu Alaka'i Hawai‘i Public Schools #808educate

Happy teacher appreciation week to all our inspiring & dedicated Hawai‘i Public Schools teachers! We spent part of the week celebrating teacher leaders from the HKKK CA & to guide them in setting their leadership goals. Leadership Institute - Executive Director Gina Mata Kristen Lum Brummel, NBCT #808educate

#teacherleaders shared that role plays during leadership development sessions help them acquire new knowledge & skills. Role play today was in a fishbowl where TLs observed & gave reflective feedback to their colleagues’ participation in a data mtg #808educate #teacherleader

The last day of my work with our Hawai‘i Public Schools FKK EL coordinators who are finally recognizing their role as #teacherleaders. They’re sharing their TL growth plans & writing EL Coordinator introductions that they will send at the beginning of next SY. Our MLLs are in good hands!

Our 24-25 SY Na Kumu Alaka'i cohort convened today & started reflecting on their leadership identity. Conversations are thoughtful & rich around growing up at work & developing as leaders. Hawai‘i Public Schools

Na Kumu Alaka'i partnered w/ Elisa MacDonald to reimagine what teacher leadership means: moving from facilitating meetings ➡️ facilitating learning for continuous improvement; ➡️ impacting student & adult learning. Exciting SY ahead with our new cohort of Hawai‘i Public Schools teacher leaders.

Our Na Kumu Alaka'i teacher leaders are reflecting on their work styles & developing communication skills that foster collective efficacy. A strong understanding of their identity propels their work with their teams and colleagues. #808educate

Na Kumu Alaka'i teacher leaders are currently crafting their Personal Norms in preparation for our September session on “Designers of Collaboration.” In the video below, our facilitator Norman Sales shares how he facilitates the strategy with our teacher leaders. Hawai‘i Public Schools Leadership Institute - Executive Director

Leader Ready & Teacher Clarity 2.0 inspired this process - Na Kumu Alaka'i teacher leaders deconstructed the Teacher Leader Model Standards to prep their growth plans & to learn the deconstructing process that they can lead w/ their teams. Corwin Douglas Fisher Vince Bustamante Ed.D.