H.R. 218 Summary

• Congratulates Pinky Grace C. Francisco as the 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Hawai'i District Ka'ū-Kea'au-Pāhoa Complex Area, recognizing her passion for teaching, work with English language learners, and leadership in professional development.

• Congratulates Christopher Pike as the 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Hawai'i District Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, acknowledging his ten-year career, robotics program leadership, and recognition with the 2021 National Educator Award for Environmental Stewardship.

• Congratulates David "Kawika" Gonzales Jr. as the 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Maui District Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lāna'i-Moloka'i Complex Area, highlighting his 22 years of service and innovation in integrating STEM and computer science education.

• Congratulates Kara Kitamura as the 2024 Teacher of the Year for the Kaua'i District Kapa'a-Kaua'i-Waimea Complex Area, recognizing her 26 years of dedication as a National Board Certified teacher and her role developing Kapa'a High School's health academy.

• Commends Brittnie Caraulia as the 2023 Hawai'i School Counselor of the Year, recognizing her implementation of social and emotional learning programs and establishment of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports at Helemano Elementary School.