Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 5, 1 Mei 2017 — NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NAMES 2017 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NAMES 2017 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR

NĀNĀKULI WETLAND AND WATERSHED HO'IKE After spending lime learning about a onee neglected muliwai (estuary) in Nānākuli, students presented short videos and interactive displays about the muliwai for their families and community members. Students from Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao PCS, Kapolei High School, Nānākuli High & lntermediate, Wai'anae High School and Waipahu High School participated in the Mālama Learning Center program. - Photos: Heenz Faleafine

University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu j Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs ■ Judy Oliveira and Leeward Com- ^ munity College Chancellor Man- | uel Cabral were honored as Educators of the Year at the 1 8th Annual I NHEA convention. The awards rec- i ognize exemplary work in aeademic and cultural education within ' the Hawaiian community, as well . as dedication to furthering the education of Native Hawaiians. - Photo: Courtesy ofPatti Kimokeo/ Leeward Community College , I '

Kapolei high school sophomores: (L-R) Donalyn Valdez, Taylor Tolentino, Anne Rise Gabriel, Blaze Brooks, Neia Tacadena, Syrus Botanes, Katie Mathews, Chloe Salacup lil ii r il II II II II III IIIUIIllllll

Ka Waihona 0 Ka Na'auao: 6th grader Zhaydie Carreiro with her parents Shawntan and lvan.

Wai'anae high school seniors: (L-R) Kekoa Scanlan, Alyssa Salud-Men-doza, Keahi Mano'i-Hyde, Shane Erlandiz, and Kumu Shannon Bucasas