HI HR201

Congratulates Gavin Tsue, principal of Palisades Elementary School, as the 2025 Hawaiʻi National Distinguished Principal for leading the school for over a decade with a "One ʻOhana" philosophy and exceeding state benchmarks in reading and math.

Recognizes Babā Yim as the 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Awardee for his role as principal of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻO Ānuenue, a K-12 Hawaiian language immersion school focused on Native Hawaiian language and cultural revitalization.

Honors J. Elise Hannigan as the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year, who has served 13 years at Keaʻau High School and reduced ninth grade retention rates from over 15 percent to 5 percent through the nationally recognized Freshman Academy program.

Congratulates Anna Nguyen (Maui Preparatory Academy) and Lotus Yasuda (Waipahu High School) as 2026 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates, recognizing their leadership in student government, civic engagement, and community service.