2025 KKP Complex Area Summit: Full Schedule

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

9:30am HST

Engaging Math Practices for Elementary

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

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You will learn how to make math fun for ALL students!! Build student confidence in math by implementing engaging mathematical practices to help students make connections to math content. Get students to talk, think and reason in math class.

Speakers

Jodie Menino

Complex Area Resource Teacher, Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area

Jodie is currently the NGSS Science/STEM, Computer Science and Elementary Math Resource Teacher for the Ka`ū, Kea`au, Pāhoa Complex Area. She has over 30 years of experience with the Department of Education as a Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator at E. B. DeSilva Elementary School... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am HST
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Morning, High Quality Classrooms

Audience Elementary Educators, Academic Coaches, Special Education, Educational Assistants

1:00pm HST

Quality Interactions in a Sheltered Instruction Classroom

Friday January 31, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST

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Participants will explore how language is purposeful and patterned to its particular genre and aimed at comprehension and communication. Audience: K-12 educators

Cherrish, Pinky, and Robin are KKP educators supporting Multilingual Learners in their respective school and complex area roles. These dedicated multilingual educators have a passion for creating positive and supportive classrooms that build strong relationships with students, promote active engagement, and create a safe and welcoming space for all learners. Together, they have many years of experience fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Speakers

Afternoon, High Quality Classrooms

Audience Academic Coaches, Complex Area Staff, Grades K-12, Special Education

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

2025 KKP Complex Area Summit

9:30am HST

Jodie Menino

1:00pm HST

Cherrish Spegar

Pinky Grace Francisco

Robin Merriam Walker