HI HR201

Commends Debra Lindsey, principal of Kauai High School, as recipient of the 2012 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award for her leadership at Koloa Elementary School.

Honors Randiann Porras-Tang, principal of Waialua High and Intermediate School, as the 2012 MetLife/NASSP Hawaii High School Principal of the Year for improving academics, graduation rates, and faculty retention.

Recognizes Frank Fernandes, principal of Kaimuki Middle School, as the 2012 MetLife/NASSP Hawaii Middle School Principal of the Year for his "School of the Heart" philosophy promoting respect.

Honors Kenneth Lee, principal of Nimitz Elementary School, as Hawaii's 2012 National Distinguished Principal and Stacey Makanoe Kawasaki as Hawaii's 2012 National Association of Elementary School Principals Outstanding Assistant Principal.

Designates Nuuanu Elementary School, Blanche Pope Elementary School, and Waikiki Elementary School as 2012-2013 Hawaii Blue Ribbon Schools for their educational excellence.