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Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) honored 31 teachers May 2 at its Central Chapter Teacher Excellence luncheon at Hawaii Okinawa Center.<\/p>\n

More than 800 educators and guests attended the luncheon to celebrate the honorees through cheers, songs, poems, costumes and props.<\/p>\n

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Thirty-one of the state\u2019s best teachers donned silly garb May 2 during a spirited celebratory luncheon. Hawaii State Teachers Association honored the educators for their work in and out of the classroom. PHOTO FROM HTSA.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe Central Teachers Excellence Award is a special recognition, as honorees are nominated by their peers, who best understand the profession, their schools, and share a commitment to quality education in Hawaii,\u201d said HSTA state president Wil Okabe. \u201cThese individuals represent the best role models in our communities, who go above and beyond to challenge and empower our students to ensure they have the best tools and opportunities to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The luncheon was established 26 years ago by former chapter member Meredith Monteville who wanted to recognize teachers doing incredible things in the classroom. Every year, teachers from schools within the Central Oahu district, which includes 43 schools and approxi- mately 2,385 teachers, nominate one representa- tive from each school for the award.<\/p>\n

Teacher Excellence honorees<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lynele Basug, Hale Kula Elementary
\n\u2022 Karen Nose, Helemano Elementary
\n\u2022 Rebecca Hodge, Iliahi Elementary
\n\u2022 AngelitaReed,Ka\u2018ala Elementary
\n\u2022 Shawn Nakata, Leilehua High
\n\u2022 Darlene Fujimoto, Mililani High
\n\u2022 Rosanne Oda-Ching, Mililani \u2018Ike Elementary
\n\u2022LynnYoshioka, Mililani Middle
\n\u2022 Bao Nguyen, Mililani Uka Elementary
\n\u2022 Jennelle Ichishita, Mililani Waena Elementary<\/p>\n

Teachers Excellence Award Recipients<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Donna Williams, Solomon Elementary
\n\u2022 Randy Koji Otaka, Wahiawa Elementary
\n\u2022 Jody Conjugacion, Wahiawa Middle
\n\u2022 Lauren St. Germain, Wheeler Elementary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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