Name: How to Build Better Teacher/Student Relationships in Secondary School
Start: 2025-01-31T09:30:00-1000
End: 2025-01-31T10:30:00-1000

E komo mai!

Welcome to the 2025 Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area Summit! We are thrilled to host the 8th Annual KKP CA Summit at Keaʻau High School Campus, where we’ll come together to inspire, learn, and grow as a collective body.

This year, we are honored to announce our keynote speaker, Nainoa Thompson, Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Nainoa is a true embodiment of achieving excellence with intention, leading the way for the Hōkūleʻa crew as they prepare for the transformative Moananuiākea Voyage—a bold, four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.

In addition to Nainoa’s powerful address, we’re excited to offer a variety of breakout sessions featuring dynamic speakers and topics from national, state, and local community agencies, as well as our own Complex Area and school educators. Together, we’ll explore innovative ideas and actionable strategies to support our students, schools, and communities.
Let’s make this summit a time of connection, growth, and shared purpose as we continue to thrive together. Mohala I ka wai ka maka o ka pua - Flowers thrive where there is water, as thriving people are found where living conditions are good. #KKPCA_Thrives

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST

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Session participants will learn how gratitude science can help educators form strengths-based relationships with students in middle and high schools. Attendees will use polling, discussion, and a digital thanking program to understand practical ways to develop healthy, trusting relationships with secondary school students using age-appropriate, evidence-based practices they can apply immediately. The session is intended for secondary school teachers, counselors, and administrators working on using relationships to support student learning and engagement

Speakers

Mike Fauteux

Executive Director and Co-founder, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E.)

Michael Fauteux, Ed.M., is the Executive Director and Co-founder of the nonprofit GiveThx, a digital tool, and curriculum that builds school culture and belonging using gratitude. Mike is a 20+ year educator committed to increasing equity in education. He has served as the innovator... Read More →

Aron Schweitzer

Founder, Hawaii Educational Resource Experts (H.E.R.E)

Aron Schweitzer is the Founder and President of Hawai’i Educational Resource Experts, a HIDOE-Approved Services Provider. He has been providing comprehensive support to the educational community of Hawaii since 1999. He provides more than $500,000 of funding to local schools annually... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST
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Morning, Supportive Systems and Environments

Audience Grades 6-12

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

Mike Fauteux

Aron Schweitzer

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