Keith T. Hayashi is superintendent of the Hawai‘i public schools system, overseeing 160,000 students, 258 campuses and more than 40,000 employees.

Hayashi’s more than 30-year career with the Hawai‘i State Department of Education spans the school, complex area and state level. He led Waipahu High School as principal for 12 years, a position for which he received numerous accolades, including Hawai‘i High School Principal of the Year and the collegiate Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. He is credited with pioneering the Early College program in Hawai‘i public schools and earned the distinction for Waipahu High as the state’s first nationally recognized wall-to-wall academy model school. 

教育長として、彼は2023年に、労働力のニーズに対応するための州の教育パイプラインの強化に関するサポートと擁護により、州初の「労働力開発ヒーロー」生涯功労賞を受賞しました。また、革新的なアプローチと学生の成功への取り組みにより、ハワイ・ユナイテッド沖縄協会の2023年レガシー受賞者として認められました。そして、若いリーダーにハワイの最も根深い問題を解決するための能力と権限を与えるというCTLの取り組みに対するリーダーおよび強力な支持者としてのビジョンと誠実さが認められ、2024年に明日のリーダーセンターからインスピレーションリーダーオブザイヤーに選ばれました。

The Board of Education on May 19, 2022, voted to hire Hayashi as superintendent for a term that began July 1, 2022. He served as interim superintendent before that, and was one of 決勝進出者3名 （PDF）常勤職の場合はこちら。

Hayashi began his education career at Lehua Elementary as a teacher and went on to serve as a district resource teacher in Leeward O‘ahu. He also served as a vice principal and principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels before becoming Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area Superintendent. At the state level, he served as interim deputy superintendent and as interim superintendent in 2017. Hayashi earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He also holds two Master of Education degrees — in curriculum and instruction, and educational administration — from UH Mānoa.

Heidi Armstrong was named deputy superintendent on Sept. 2, 2022. She had served as interim deputy superintendent since July 1, 2022.

アームストロング氏は、学校、学区、州の指導的立場で 30 年以上の経験を持っています。以前は、学生支援サービス局 (OSSS) の副教育長、キャンベル-カポレイ複合地区の複合地区教育長を務めていました。2012 年に CAS に就任する前は、イロコイ ポイント小学校の校長を務め、学校の成績と質を継続的に改善しました。教育局でのキャリアは、ポハケア小学校の数学教師として始まり、後に副校長になりました。彼女は、ハワイ大学マノア校で初等教育の学士号と教育行政の修士号を取得しています。

Tammi Oyadomari-Chun was named deputy superintendent on Aug. 18, 2022, and is responsible for leading, directing and supervising the strategic planning, transformation and modernization, and implementation of the strategic initiatives of the Department.

She rejoined the Department, having previously served as assistant superintendent of the Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance from 2015 to 2017. Oyadomari-Chun most recently was interim associate vice president for academic affairs for the University of Hawai‘i community college system.

Oyadomari-Chun’s past work also includes serving as vice president at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, policy analyst for former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, executive director of Hawai‘i P-20, and research analyst for the RAND Corporation and the University of Pennsylvania. She previously served as a parent representative on ‘Āina Haina Elementary’s School Community Council. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree from Harvard University in public policy, and a bachelor’s degree from Pomona College in government and public policy analysis.

Dean Uchida was named deputy superintendent on Jan. 6, 2025, and is responsible for overseeing key functions in the Department’s state offices, including the Office of Information Technology Services and the Office of Facilities and Operations.

Dean most recently served as senior project manager for SSFM International’s Development Group. He’s also held roles with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting, state Department of Land and Natural Resources and Land Use Research Foundation of Hawai‘i.

Sean Bacon was appointed assistant superintendent on Dec. 16, 2022, overseeing the talent management needs — recruiting, development, retention, employee and labor relations — of the Department’s workforce of 22,000 full-time employees and 20,000 substitute teachers and casual employees.

Bacon brings with him over 10 years of experience within the Office of Talent Management (OTM). Prior to his appointment, he served as the executive assistant for OTM, where he worked closely with the assistant superintendent to provide support in direction, leadership and management. Before that he served as a personnel specialist within the Department for six years. He also has school-level experience having served as principal at Hōnaunau Elementary, vice principal at Kealakehe Intermediate, and counselor and fifth grade teacher at Kealakehe Elementary. He has a master’s degree in school counseling from University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor’s in elementary education from Aquinas College.

Kinau Gardner was appointed assistant superintendent for the Office of Student Support Services (OSSS) on Jan. 18, 2025. With over 30 years of experience in education, she began her career as an eighth grade English teacher and curriculum coordinator at Jarrett Middle School. Gardner transitioned into administration, serving as vice principal at Ala Wai Elementary and Jefferson Elementary before taking on the principal role at Kāhala Elementary. Her leadership journey continued as principal of the Hawai‘i School for the Deaf and the Blind and later at Jarrett Middle School. Most recently, Gardner has contributed her expertise as an educational specialist for alternative learning programs in the Honolulu District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Brian Hallett was appointed assistant superintendent of the Office of Fiscal Services (OFS) and chief financial officer on June 19, 2020, to oversee HIDOE’s accounting, budget and procurement activities and systems serving the needs of the schools, complex areas and the state central office.

Hallett’s experience spans the state government sector and he previously served as HIDOE’s budget director and as chief of staff to the speaker of the Hawai‘i House of Representatives. Earlier in his career, he served in budget administrator and specialist roles for HIDOE’s Budget Execution Section, the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on Finance and the Department of Public Safety. Hallett holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington with a dual major in political science and environmental studies, and studied Urban and Regional Planning and Natural Resource Management at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Audrey Hidano was named interim assistant superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations (OFO) on Dec. 22, 2023, to oversee the construction and maintenance of school facilities.

Hidano had been working on special projects in OFO since June 2023. She brings extensive experience in the private sector construction industry as well as state government leadership, having served as deputy comptroller for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, and deputy director of the Department of Transportation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. As deputy comptroller she assisted in overseeing the eight divisions under DAGS responsible for providing the physical, financial and technical infrastructure to support state departments and agencies in accomplishing their missions. 

ヒダノ氏はまた、2016 年に解散するまで住宅建設を主力としていたヒダノ建設株式会社の共同設立者でもあります。同氏はこれまで、また現在も、コミュニティや教育関連の委員会、業界団体、労働組合組織でさまざまな指導的役割を果たしています。

エリザベス・ヒガシは、2024年8月15日に戦略・イノベーション・パフォーマンス局（OSIP）の副監督官に任命され、州全体の評価、戦略計画、プログラム評価、データガバナンスと分析、および公的および民間のパートナーとのコラボレーションに関連する改善活動の体系化とサポートを監督します。 

Higashi had served in an interim capacity since Jan. 1, 2024, and was previously the director of the Community Engagement Branch, where she strengthened public and private partnerships to expand learning opportunities and secure resources to ensure that students, educators, schools, families and communities are supported. Prior to that, she was a special education teacher at Waipahu High School and served as assistant principal at Waikele Elementary and Waipahu High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Gonzaga University, a master’s degree in exceptionalities from University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Chaminade University. 

Amy Peckinpaugh was appointed assistant superintendent for the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) on Jan. 16, 2025.

Peckinpaugh’s track record includes senior leadership roles in the banking and IT consulting industries. She most recently served as a senior vice president at Bank of Hawai‘i, reporting to the bank’s vice chair for IT and operations. She previously was a director for Gartner, a global technological research and advisory firm, and played an important role in HIDOE’s roll out of the Aukahi FMS financial management system.

Teri Ushijima was appointed assistant superintendent for the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design (OCID) on Dec. 16, 2022, after serving in an interim capacity since Nov. 2020. Prior to her appointment, Ushijima served as the director of the Assessment and Accountability Branch, executive director of OTM’s Leadership Institute, ‘Aiea-Moanalua-Radford complex area superintendent as well as a principal at Mokulele Elementary and vice principal at Moanalua High. She is a National Milken Educator Award recipient and also taught at Mililani Mauka, Mokulele, Leihōkū and Honowai Elementary schools.

リネル・ディルウィスは、2018 年 7 月に複合地区の教育長に任命されました。彼女は以前、スティーブンソン中学校での 6 年間を含む 10 年間校長を務めました。また、ラナキラ小学校の校長、リーダーシップ研究所の設計および諮問委員会のメンバー、学校改革スペシャリストも務めました。彼女は 2018 年にハワイ州全国優秀校長として表彰されました。

Rochelle Mahoe was named complex area superintendent in July 2018. She previously served as principal of Noelani Elementary, vice principal at Pearl City High and Likelike Elementary, and taught mathematics. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, masterʻs in teaching, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Hawai‘i.

John Erickson was named complex area superintendent in Sept. 2015. Erickson joined HIDOE in 1994 as a counselor at Moanalua Elementary after working for two years in New York City Public Schools. He previously served as vice principal at Pearl Harbor Elementary and principal at ‘Aiea Elementary and Hickam Elementary. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from State University of New York, Albany and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from City University of New York.

Ernest Muh was named complex area superintendent in Jan. 2025. Muh previously led Helemano Elementary as principal and helped earn the school’s National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2016. He previously served as vice principal for Waimalu Elementary and taught at Mililani ‘Ike, Mililani Mauka and Kahuku elementary schools. He is a past finalist for the National Distinguished Principal Award and the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.

Disa Hauge was named complex area superintendent in Oct. 2023, after serving as interim complex area superintendent since Nov. 2020. Hauge previously served as the principal of Wai‘anae High, vice principal and principal at Mā‘ili Elementary. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology, a professional diploma in science education, and a master’s in educational administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. 

Richard Fajardo was named complex area superintendent in Jan. 2023 after serving  as interim complex area superintendent since Dec. 2022. Fajardo previously served as principal of Kapolei Middle, vice principal of Holomua Elementary and as a school renewal specialist for the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area. Fajardo began his educational career as a school counselor at Pearl City High, and was also a school counselor at Waipahu Intermediate. He earned his bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Wayland Baptist University as well as his master’s degree in counseling psychology and his education administrator certification from Chaminade University.

Sean Tajima was named complex area superintendent in July 2018. Previously, Tajima was principal of Niu Valley Middle, Pauoa Elementary and Makakilo Elementary, and served as vice principal at Kapolei Middle. He began his career with the Department as a special education teacher at Nānākuli High and Intermediate.

Samuel Izumi was named complex area superintendent in Jan. 2025, after serving in an interim capacity since July 2024. Izumi started his education career with the Department in 2018 as a teacher at Kahuku Elementary. He went on to serve as principal at Kapunahala, Hau‘ula, Kahuku and Mauka Lani elementary schools, and also served as a school renewal specialist and complex academic officer for the Windward District. He received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. 

Lanelle Hibbs was named complex area superintendent in 2015. She was previously principal at Kailua Elementary and taught at Kahuku and He‘eia Elementary schools. Hibbs was named 2012 Windward District Principal of the Year and has been a Masayuki Tokioka Award nominee twice. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

​Stacey Bello was named complex area superintendent in Jan. 2023 after serving in an interim capacity since May 2022. Bello began her educational career in the Kea‘au Complex as a student teacher. Over the years, she has served the broader Kaʻū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area and East Hawaiʻi schools as a substitute teacher, special education teacher, district special education resource teacher, vice principal and principal of Keaukaha and Keaʻau Elementary schools. Bello earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, teaching certifications in elementary and special education, and a Master of Arts from National University. 

Esther Kanehailua was named complex area superintendent in July 2019 and previously served as deputy complex area superintendent since October 2018. Kanehailua began her education career with the Department teaching at Hilo High before going on to serve as vice principal and principal at various Hawai‘i island schools including Hilo High, Hilo Intermediate, Ha‘aheo Elementary and Waiākea High.

Janette Snelling was named complex area superintendent in Nov. 2019. She previously served as deputy complex area superintendent and assisted in the development of comprehensive school design models that reflected unique priorities of students, school and community. Snelling began her career as a guidance counselor at Waimea Elementary and Intermediate and Kohala High, and later became vice principal at Kohala High and principal at Kohala Middle and Kohala High. She has an administrator certification from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, a bachelor’s degree in art education and a master’s degree in counseling from Purdue University.

Rebecca Winkie was named complex area superintendent in March 2021. She began her career with the Department in 2003 at Lāna‘i High and Elementary as a middle school teacher and later as registrar before joining Kalama Intermediate in 2014. She went on to serve as vice principal of King Kamehameha III Elementary and as principal at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary. Winkie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in middle childhood education and her doctoral degree in educational administration and supervision from Georgia State University.

Lori Yatsushiro was named complex area superintendent in Jan. 2025, after serving as the deputy complex area superintendent since Sept. 2023. Previous to serving as deputy CAS, she was a school renewal specialist for the BKKM Complex Area, principal at Waiheʻe School, and vice principal at Maui Waena Intermediate, Kīhei Elementary and Waiheʻe School. She was a teacher and curriculum coordinator prior to going into administration. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Master of Education in Educational Administration, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.

Daniel Hamada was named interim complex area superintendent in July 2022. Hamada retired in December 2018 as principal of Kapa‘a High after more than 40 years as an educator and leader in the Department. He previously served as Kaua‘i complex area superintendent and as assistant superintendent for the former Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support. Since retiring, Hamada had been working with OTM’s Leadership Institute to mentor new principals in their first and second years, mostly on Kaua‘i.