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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
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Friday, January 31
 

7:00am HST

8:00am HST

9:30am HST

"Engage with the Crew of the Polynesian Voyaging Society" H-209Nainoa Thompson "Lani & Hōkū- A Multi-sensory Approach to Learning About the Heavens & the Stars" G-109Lisa Letoto-Ohata • Kinohi Gomes • Christopher Warsh Career Connected Learning for Elementary Schools H-212Troy Sueoka • Daniel Addis CER - Using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework to promote science inquiry G-111John Bonewitz • Sarah Henley • Casey Hulten • Ian Nagao • May Richards • Catherine Spina DiSC-over Your Leadership Potential G-114A/BStacie Kunihisa • Gina Mata • Tracie Kochi Early Math Matters: Supporting Young Children's Development of Number Sense E115/E117Phyllis Nakama-Kawamoto • Stacie Kaichi-Imamura Empowering Educators: Integrating Waihona.net, AI Tools, and Nā Hopena Aʻo for Culturally Responsive Teaching H-113Kanoe Wilson Empowering Middle Level Learners to "Lead Like Duke" as Student Leaders! H-101Sandy Cameli Energy Accumulation & Flow Through Stretching, Breathing, & Meditation H-201 A/BKaren Hirai Engaging Math Practices for Elementary H-210Jodie Menino Facilitating Mathematical Discourse in the Grades 6-8 Classroom F-103Carlton Grizzle Happy Struggling with STRUGGLY! Promoting a Growth Mindset in Mathematics E-109Dewey Gottlieb Hawaiian Education For All - Increasing ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at American-Medium Public Schools in Hawaiʻi H-205Kini Kaawa How to Build Better Teacher/Student Relationships in Secondary School E-107Mike Fauteux • Aron Schweitzer Implementing Accommodations in the General Education Setting G-108Arianna Henry Inclusive Practices in not just a Buzz-word G-110Kapu Mamiya Is Grading Breaking Learning? E-113Rampal Singh • Tyler Belanga Jumping In: A Guide for New & General Ed P.E. Teachers H-102Yolanda Dana Kea'au High's Project Ulupono Program E-116Keaʻau High School Ulupono Program Students • Lacey Cabral • Edwin Kagawa • Lori Mae Kuoha Let's Talk Mathematics! E-112 A/BRob Nickerson Multidimensional Student Support Plan H-106Pamela Moniz-Pena Navigating Racism in Education H-207Alphonso Braggs, BSBM, MBA, DEI NotebookLM Your AI-Powered Assistant G-104Shane Asselstine Opening Doors: School-to-Work 2025-2027 H-108Robert Efford • Karl Hennen Parent Engagement H-213Susan Wood Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions - Maritime unions showcasing career pathways and apprenticeship options. H-202Irish Barber • Hazel Galbiso • Cathy Lederer • Eric Nadrasik Phonics for Reading: Igniting Literacy Success Bandroom (Adjacent to the cafeteria) - Entrance on the left side facing E-bldgDr. Anita Archer Reclaiming Identity: Aloha Waiakahiʻula J-102PHIS ALO Student Leaders • Leah Gouker • Sunny Arashiro Routines that Spark Student Engagement H-211Wendy Hong • Julie Lum Scoring Big by Facilitating Rich Learning Experiences from Mathspace (Gr. 6-12) E-106Rhonda Davis TalkingPoints: Best Practices in Family Engagement G-105Simón Miera Tinkering with Purpose: Building SEL Skills through STEM Integration H-206Olga Kalashnikova • Shelly Badua Touch Math Method J-105Maria Nobre Using an intermediary to support CTE H-114CIndee Izuo Using Proactive and Restorative Circles in Secondary Classrooms G-116 A/BKatja Krishok NIAAA Leadership Training Institute (LTI) Courses Conference Room BIris McGuire • Kalei Namohala

10:45am HST

"Engage with the Crew of the Polynesian Voyaging Society" H-209Nainoa Thompson "Lani & Hōkū- A Multi-sensory Approach to Learning About the Heavens & the Stars" G-109Lisa Letoto-Ohata • Kinohi Gomes • Christopher Warsh Barriers to Learning H-213Susan Wood Close Reading Using Notice & Note G-110Dr. Kate Peila CTSOs: The Connection from Classroom Participation to Workforce Readiness H-212Daniel Addis • Troy Sueoka DEI Leadership Concepts H-207Alphonso Braggs, BSBM, MBA, DEI Empowering Middle Level Learners to "Lead Like Duke" as Student Leaders! H-101Sandy Cameli Facilitating Mathematical Discourse in the High School Math Classroom F-103Carlton Grizzle Get to Know Footsteps to Brilliance H-206Catherine Lott Happy Struggling with STRUGGLY! Promoting a Growth Mindset in Mathematics E-109Dewey Gottlieb Hawaiian Education For All - Increasing ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at American-Medium Public Schools in Hawaiʻi H-205Kini Kaawa Igniting Productive Math Talk in Middle School H-211Julie Lum • Wendy Hong Implementing Accommodations in the General Education Setting G-108Arianna Henry Introduction to the Elementary Hawaiʻi Common Core Standards for English Language Arts G-111Leslie Stiller-West • Petra Schatz • Lauren Padesky • Tiffany Yango-Au Kea'au High's Project Ulupono Program E-116Keaʻau High School Ulupono Program Students • Lacey Cabral • Edwin Kagawa • Lori Mae Kuoha Leadership at Every Level: Seizing Your Opportunities G-114A/BGina Mata • Stacie Kunihisa • Tracie Kochi Let's talk about Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) H-114CIndee Izuo Low-Prep Games and Activities from Japanese Classrooms H-113Cash Helman Math Fluency: What It Is and What It's Not E115/E117Phyllis Nakama-Kawamoto • Stacie Kaichi-Imamura Middle Level Education 101 - "This We Believe" H-108Sean Uwaine Multidimensional Student Support Plan H-106Pamela Moniz-Pena NotebookLM Your AI-Powered Assistant G-104Shane Asselstine Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions - Maritime unions showcasing career pathways and apprenticeship options. H-202Irish Barber • Hazel Galbiso • Cathy Lederer • Eric Nadrasik Reclaiming Identity: Aloha Waiakahiʻula J-102PHIS ALO Student Leaders • Sunny Arashiro • Leah Gouker Revitalization of FACS in Middle School incorporating Math concepts H-201 A/BJanean Stone • Heather Simon • Connie Miyake Supporting Student Thinking: Multiple Representations at Work E-112 A/BRob Nickerson Talk. Play. Grow. H-102Christopher Ho • Joy Hohnstine TalkingPoints: Creating an Engagement Plan G-105Simón Miera Teaching at Grade Level While Bridging Learning Gaps with Mathspace (Gr. 6-12) E-106Rhonda Davis The Development and Evaluation of an E-Cigarette Prevention Program with Hawai'i Island SchoolsScott Okamoto • Steven Keone Chin • Michael Asher Cramer • Sarah Momilani Marshall • Kelsie H. Okamura The Secret to Better School Attendance - Strengthening Belonging and Mental Health E-107Mike Fauteux • Aron Schweitzer Touch Math Method J-105Maria Nobre Unleash the Power of Explicit Instruction: Transform Your Classroom Today! (Elementary) Bandroom (Adjacent to the cafeteria) - Entrance on the left side facing E-bldgDr. Anita Archer Unpacking the Layers of Student Engagement E-113Rampal Singh • Tyler Belanga Using Proactive and Restorative Circles in Secondary Classrooms G-116 A/BKatja Krishok Writing Made Simple: TECing it to the Streets A Universal Writing Framework for All Students H-107Danielle Dixon

11:45am HST

1:00pm HST

"Engage with the Crew of the Polynesian Voyaging Society" H-209Nainoa Thompson "Lani & Hōkū- A Multi-sensory Approach to Learning About the Heavens & the Stars" G-109Lisa Letoto-Ohata • Kinohi Gomes • Christopher Warsh Best Practices You Can Make Take & Do! G-116 A/BSouth Hawaii Autism Team • Ravae Todd Beyond the Wiggles: Understanding how stories shape thoughts, behaviors, and classrooms H-107Kristin Spear Energy Accumulation & Flow Through Stretching, Breathing, & Meditation H-201 A/BKaren Hirai Enhancing Student Writing with AI H-113Cash Helman Goal-Oriented Reading: Interventions That Drive Measurable Progress H-101Alec Marentic Happy Struggling with STRUGGLY! Promoting a Growth Mindset in Mathematics E-109Dewey Gottlieb How to Formatively Assess Culture and Connection to Improve Academic Outcomes E-107Aron Schweitzer • Mike Fauteux Huli Nā Lima I Lalo: Turn Your Hands Down H-213Haley Agbayani & PES Students Implementing Accommodations in the General Education Setting G-108Arianna Henry Inspiring Engaged Learners G-110Dr. Kate Peila Integrating Career Exploration in Middle Level Education H-108Jill La Boy • Reychelle Ayau-Odom • Gordon Nakamori • Sean Uwaine Introduction to the Secondary Hawaiʻi Common Core Standards for English Language Arts G-111Leslie Stiller-West • Petra Schatz • Lauren Padesky • Tiffany Yango-Au Is Grading Breaking Learning? E-113Rampal Singh • Tyler Belanga Julia Robinson Math Festival E115/E117Stacie Kaichi-Imamura • Phyllis Nakama-Kawamoto Kea'au High's Project Ulupono Program E-116Keaʻau High School Ulupono Program Students • Lacey Cabral • Edwin Kagawa • Lori Mae Kuoha Kick Start Core Numeracy with i-Ready Pro H-211Julie Lum • Wendy Hong Let them Struggle: Fostering a Classroom Rich in Discourse E-112 A/BRob Nickerson Making Math Meaningful with Manipulatives for Grades K-5 F-103Carlton Grizzle Navigating Racism in Education H-207Alphonso Braggs, BSBM, MBA, DEI NotebookLM Your AI-Powered Assistant G-104Shane Asselstine Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions H-202Irish Barber • Eric Nadrasik • Hazel Galbiso Pathways to Prosperity: Exploring Careers Through Unions - Construction and entertainment unions showcasing career pathways and apprenticeship options. H-202Cathy Lederer • Irish Barber • Eric Nadrasik • Hazel Galbiso Quality Interactions in a Sheltered Instruction Classroom H-114Cherrish Spegar • Pinky Grace Francisco • Robin Merriam Walker Strategies for Navigating Problematic Behaviors in Meetings H-106Samantha Tomori Talk. Play. Grow. H-102Joy Hohnstine • Christopher Ho TalkingPoints: Measuring Success G-105Simón Miera TeachTown-Core Curriculum for Students with Intensive Needs H-212Suzanne McFadden The Development and Evaluation of an E-Cigarette Prevention Program with Hawai'i Island SchoolsScott Okamoto • Steven Keone Chin • Michael Asher Cramer • Sarah Momilani Marshall • Kelsie H. Okamura Understanding Students with Autism in Educational Environments H-205Margarette Solano • SuiLong Xiong Unleash the Power of Explicit Instruction: Transform Your Classroom Today! (Secondary) Bandroom (Adjacent to the cafeteria) - Entrance on the left side facing E-bldgDr. Anita Archer Using Mathspace Check-ins as an Alternative Universal Screener for Lei Kulia (Gr.6 -12) E-106Rhonda Davis What does a thinking classroom look and sound like? G-114A/BKristi Clay • Jessica Bacchi

2:15pm HST

 
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