Aloha Colleagues,
Our 2013 Teacher Institute Committee is working hard to prepare a wonderful Institute Day for all of our classroom teachers, librarians, registrars, SACs, SSCs, academic coaches, resource teachers, counselors in our bargaining unit. A schedule is listed below. We will continue to update information about the programs at the various sites as more details are confirmed. It takes a lot of work to prepare these events so I want to personally thank all of our Vice Presidents who are in charge of their Institutes.
The theme is “HSTA Leading the Way.” Joining me in a rotation of keynote speakers at locations around the state are: Princess Moss of the NEA Executive Committee; Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis; Secretary- Treasurer Colleen Pasco; Executive Director Al Nagasako; and, Deputy Executive Director Stacy Nishina. Each Institute has its own home grown personality with variations in workshops and exhibiters. All Institutes will provide opportunities for networking, a look at our Association’s Three Priorities, and, workshops and presentations to provide you with tools to use with your students. Please watch our Web site with updates as we confirm plans.
We look forward to seeing all of you at Institute.
Mahalo,
Wil Okabe
President
2013 TEACHER INSTITUTE
Monday, October 14 – Oahu at the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena
Tuesday, October 15 – Kauai Resort Ballroom
Wednesday, October 16 – Molokai High and Middle School Cafeteria and Lanai at Donna’s Log Cabin House
Thursday, October 17 – Maui High Gym
Friday, October 18 - Big Island at Waiakea High, Kealakehe High Cafeteria or Kohala High Cafeteria
Monday, October 14, 2013: Oahu Teacher Institute at the Neal Blaisdell Center Arena
General Session at 8 a.m. with President Wil Okabe, Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis, Executive Director Al Nagasako, NEA Executive Committee member Ms. Princess Moss. Hosted by Lanai and Augie T in the NBC Arena. Registration from 7 a.m.
Parking
NBC ($6) or free parking at McKinley High School. Additional free parking at Ward Centers with shuttles in front of the theaters to/from NBC. Carpools are encouraged.
Workshops
EES Panel: Don Horner, BOE; Ronn Nozoe, DOE and Joan Kamila Lewis, Vice President; Retirement Planning; Robotics; Tips on Working with Children Who are Homeless, Classroom Management Strategies, Orientation for New Hires, De-stressing Tips; Three Secrets to Happiness: Peace Gardens in Schools; Technology and Your Career; VEBA’s Critical Illness Plan; Social Security Savvy; TSA’s 101; Charter School Talk Story with a Commissioner, National Board Certification Process, Obesity and Malnutrition: Don’t let it weigh you down!; Dr. Yoza’s Healing Energy in Your Class; Social Media Tips; School Level Leader Make Up Training, and more!
Exhibitors:
The Blood Bank (For an appointment, call 848-4770.), flu shots (bring insurance card and ID) from Longs (free for HMSA members); and Kaiser (free for Kaiser members), Chinen and Arinaga, Lamination House, Kaiser Permanente, Hawaii Education Association, Valic, Ben Franklin Crafts, Pacific Aviation, Island Paper Crafts, Special Olympics, Gebco, Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union, and many more vendors and crafters.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013: Kauai Teacher Institute at the Kauai Beach Resort Ballroom
General Session begins at 8 a.m. with President Wil Okabe, Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis, Secretary Treasurer Colleen Pasco, Executive Director Al Nagasako, Deputy Executive Director Stacy Nishina, and NEA Executive Committee member Princess Moss. They will also have a presentation to “Honor Our Teachers.” Registration from 7 a.m.
Workshops
EES Panel with Suzanne Mulcahy, Bill Arakaki and Jodi Paris; Retirement Tips, VEBAs New Critical Illness Insurance Plan for HSTA Members, and a presentation by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
Get an HSTA Kauai bag and visit Exhibitors TBA. Breakfast on your own; light lunch ticket for all day attendees.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013: Molokai teacher Institute at Molokai High and Middle School Cafeteria
General Session begins at 8:30 a.m. with President Wil Okabe, Executive Director Al Nagasako and NEA’s Princess Moss and includes an EES Presentation. Breakfast and lunch provided. Bring a dessert to share! Registration from 7:45 a.m.
Workshops
EES Panel: RJ Rodriquez and Diane Mokuau; Know Your Contract, Charter School Talk Story with Commissioner Roger Takabayashi, NEA and You, Personal Finances, Retirement Planning, National Board Certification Process, Grant Writing, Tech in the Classroom, VEBA, Physical Therapy Tips, and Kaiser Health.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013: Lanai Teacher Institute at Donna’s Log Cabin House
General Session begins at 8:30 a.m. with Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis, Deputy Executive Director Stacy Nishina, UniServ Director Eric Nagamine, and Past President Larry Kawasaki. Information from VEBA, Mutual of America, the Employees Retirement System, Chinen and Arinaga, Charity Bags and, the LHES Middle School Store will be on site.
Thursday, October 17, 2013: Maui Teacher Institute at Maui High Gym
General Session starts at 8 a.m. with President Wil Okabe, Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis, Executive Director Al Nagasako, Deputy Executive Director Stacy Nishina, and NEA Executive Committee member Princess Moss. Registration from 7 a.m.
Workshops include: How to Make Change: How to Write NBIs; EES; Teacher Reclassification; Contract Update; VEBA’s Critical Illness Plan; Affordable Housing; New Hire Orientation; ERS, School Gardening, and Free Massages.
Exhibitors are: VEBA, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Ancient Hawaiian Body Work, Valic, Aromatherapy Foundation of Maui, Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union, McGraw Hill, and Kaiser - Wellness and Health.
Friday, October 18, 2013: Hilo Teacher Institute at Waiakea High
General Session at 8 a.m. with President WIL Okabe and Deputy Executive Directory Stacy Nishina and includes an EES Panel Discussion with Assistant Superintendent Stephen Schatz, Evette Tampos and RJ Rodriguez. Registration from 7 a.m.
Workshops include: Retirement Planning, Charter School Talk Story with Commissioner Takabayashi, New Hire Orientation, APC/Grievance Rep Training, CPR/AED Class, Open University, National Board Certification Process, and much more to come!
Exhibitors include: Chinen and Arinaga, Kaiser Permanente, ERS, Blood Bank, and American Heart Association.
Friday, October 18, 2013: Kona Teacher Institute at Kealakehe High Cafeteria
The General Session starts at 8:30 a.m. with Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis and NEA Executive Committee member Princess Moss and includes an EES Panel with Deputy Superintendent Ronn Nozoe and Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis and Contract Highlights. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Workshops include: VEBA, Retirement Planning, Talk Story with Charter School Commissioner Curtis Muraoka, Make and Take it, Green Garden/Sustainability, Yoga/Healthy Lifestyle, Imiloa Astrology Center and Kid Votes.
Friday, October 18, 2013: Kohala Teacher Institute at Kohala High Cafeteria
The General Session starts at 8:30 a.m. with Executive Director Al Nagasako and UniServ Director Jodi Paris who will provide an overview of EES and Contract Highlights. There will be opportunities for Q and A from participants. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Workshops include: VEBA, Chinen and Arinaga, New Hires, Retirement Planning and Open University for networking and the exchange of professional best practices.
Friday, October 18, 2013: Hamakua Chapter Teachers
Please attend any one of the three Big Island Institutes.
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