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

Hayashi’s more than 30-year career with the Hawaiʻi 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 Hawaiʻi 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. 

As superintendent, he was honored in 2023 with the state’s inaugural “Workforce Development Hero” Lifetime Achievement Award for his support and advocacy around strengthening the state’s education pipeline to support workforce needs. He was also recognized as the Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association 2023 Legacy Honoree for his innovative approaches and commitment to student success. And he was named Inspirational Leader of the Year in 2024 by the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders for his vision and integrity as a leader and strong supporter of CTL’s commitment to equip and empower young leaders to solve Hawai‘i’s most entrenched problems.

교육위원회는 2022년 5월 19일 하야시를 2022년 7월 1일부터 시작되는 임기의 교육감으로 고용하기로 투표했습니다. 그는 그 전에 임시 교육감을 역임했으며 다음 중 한 명이었습니다. 3명의 최종 후보 (PDF) 정규직에 대한 내용을 확인하세요.

하야시는 Lehua 초등학교에서 교사로 교육 경력을 시작했고, Leeward O'ahu에서 지역 자원 교사로 일했습니다. 그는 또한 Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area Superintendent가 되기 전에 초등학교, 중학교, 고등학교에서 교감과 교장을 역임했습니다. 주 차원에서 그는 임시 부교감과 2017년 임시 교감을 역임했습니다. 하야시는 University of Hawai'i at Mānoa에서 초등 교육 학사 학위를 취득했습니다. 그는 또한 UH Mānoa에서 커리큘럼 및 교육, 교육 행정학에서 교육학 석사 학위를 취득했습니다.

하이디 암스트롱은 2022년 9월 2일에 부경감으로 임명되었습니다. 그녀는 2022년 7월 1일부터 임시 부경감으로 재직했습니다.

Armstrong brings over 30 years of experience spanning school, district and state leadership positions. She previously served as assistant superintendent for the Office of Student Support Services (OSSS) and as complex area superintendent for the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area. Prior to becoming CAS in 2012, she was the principal of Iroquois Point Elementary, where she made continuous improvements in school performance and quality. She began her career with the Department as a math teacher at Pōhākea Elementary, where she later became vice principal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

타미 오야도마리-춘(Tammi Oyadomari-Chun)은 2022년 8월 18일에 부경감으로 임명되었으며, 부서의 전략적 계획, 변혁 및 현대화, 전략적 이니셔티브의 실행을 주도, 지시 및 감독할 책임을 맡고 있습니다.

그녀는 2015년부터 2017년까지 전략, 혁신 및 성과 사무소의 부교장으로 근무한 후 다시 교육부에 복귀했습니다. 오야도마리-춘은 가장 최근에 하와이 대학교 커뮤니티 칼리지 시스템의 학술 업무 담당 임시 부총장을 역임했습니다.

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 Hawaiʻi P-20, and research analyst for the RAND Corporation and the University of Pennsylvania. She previously served as a parent representative on ʻĀina 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.

Jesse Souki was appointed deputy superintendent for operations, a senior leadership role that oversees major infrastructure, facilities, and support services on Aug. 5, 2025. Souki brings two decades of leadership experience from across Hawaiʻi’s public agencies and institutions. 

Souki’s past roles include serving as executive director of the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority, first deputy director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and director of the State Office of Planning. Most recently, he was associate general counsel for the University of Hawaiʻi system, where he provided counsel on land use, real property, governance, and legislative strategy. A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Souki holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Master of Arts in political science. He earned his law degree from Seattle University.

숀 베이컨은 2022년 12월 16일에 부교육감으로 임명되어 22,000명의 정규직 직원과 20,000명의 대체 교사 및 임시 직원으로 구성된 교육부 인력의 인재 관리 요구 사항(모집, 개발, 유지, 근로자 및 노동 관계)을 감독합니다.

베이컨은 인재 관리 사무소(OTM)에서 10년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 임명되기 전에 그는 OTM의 전무 비서로 근무하면서 부교장과 긴밀히 협력하여 방향, 리더십 및 관리에 대한 지원을 제공했습니다. 그 전에는 6년 동안 부서에서 인사 전문가로 근무했습니다. 그는 또한 Hōnaunau 초등학교에서 교장, Kealakehe 중학교에서 부교장, Kealakehe 초등학교에서 상담사 및 5학년 교사로 근무하면서 학교 수준의 경험을 쌓았습니다. 그는 University of Southern Mississippi에서 학교 상담 석사 학위를, Aquinas College에서 초등 교육 학사 학위를 취득했습니다.

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 Hawaiʻi 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.

브라이언 할렛은 2020년 6월 19일 재정 서비스 사무국(OFS)의 부감독관 겸 최고재무책임자로 임명되어 학교, 복합 지역 및 주 중앙 사무실의 요구에 부응하는 HIDOE의 회계, 예산 및 조달 활동과 시스템을 감독하게 되었습니다.

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 Hawaiʻi 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.

오드리 히다노는 2023년 12월 22일에 학교 시설의 건설과 유지 관리를 감독하는 시설 및 운영 사무실(OFO)의 임시 부교장으로 임명되었습니다.

히다노는 2023년 6월부터 OFO에서 특별 프로젝트를 진행해 왔습니다. 그녀는 주 회계 및 일반 서비스부의 부회계장, 교통부 및 노동 및 산업 관계부의 부국장을 역임한 주 정부 리더십뿐만 아니라 민간 부문 건설 산업에서 광범위한 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 부회계장으로서 그녀는 주 부서와 기관이 임무를 달성할 수 있도록 물리적, 재정적, 기술적 인프라를 제공하는 DAGS 산하의 8개 부서를 감독하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 

히다노는 또한 2016년 해체되기 전까지 주로 주택 건설에 집중했던 히다노 건설 주식회사의 공동 창립자이기도 합니다. 그녀는 지역 사회 및 교육 관련 위원회, 산업 협회 및 노조 조직에서 다양한 리더십 역할을 맡았고 계속 맡고 있습니다.

엘리자베스 히가시는 2024년 8월 15일에 전략, 혁신, 성과 사무소(OSIP)의 부감독관으로 임명되어 주 전체 평가, 전략적 계획, 프로그램 평가, 데이터 거버넌스 및 분석, 공공 및 민간 파트너와의 협업과 관련된 개선 노력의 체계화 및 지원을 감독합니다. 

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 Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Chaminade University. 

에이미 페킨포는 2025년 1월 16일에 정보기술서비스국(OITS)의 부감독으로 임명되었습니다.

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 Hawaiʻi, 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.

Sean Tajima was named as the interim assistant superintendent for Office of Campus Operations and Support in August 2025, a new office created to focus on essential campus services and student-facing supports. Tajima oversees the Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness; School Food Services; and Student Transportation Services Branches. He began his career with HIDOE as a special education teacher at Nānākuli High & Intermediate in 1998 and has held principalships at Niu Valley Middle, Pauoa Elementary, and Makakilo Elementary. He most recently served as complex area superintendent for Campbell-Kapolei from 2018-2025.  Tajima earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He also holds a master’s degree of science in counseling psychology from Chaminade University and a master’s degree in educational administration from UH Mānoa.

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, ʻAiea-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.

Linell Dilwith was named complex area superintendent in July 2018. She previously served as a principal for 10 years, including six years at Stevenson Middle. She also served as principal at Lanakila Elementary, a member of the Leadership Institute Design and Advisory committee, and school turnaround specialist. She was honored as the 2018 Hawaiʻi National Distinguished Principal.

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, master’s in teaching, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Hawai‘i.

John Erickson was named complex area superintendent in September 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 ʻAiea 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 January 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 ʻIke, 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 October 2023, after serving as interim complex area superintendent since November 2020. Hauge previously served as the principal of Waiʻanae High, vice principal and principal at Māʻili 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 January 2023 after serving as interim complex area superintendent since December 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.

Cindy Otsu was named interim complex area superintendent on Aug. 13, 2025. She previously served as principal of Kapolei Elementary for 14 years. Her career with the Department spans three decades, including roles as vice principal of Kapolei Elementary, vice principal ACE intern at Waipahu High, and curriculum coordinator and teacher at Waipahu Elementary. Otsu holds master’s degrees in education administration and elementary education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Samuel Izumi was named complex area superintendent in January 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, Hauʻula, 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 Hawaiʻi 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 Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

​Stacey Bello was named complex area superintendent in January 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 Hawaiʻi at Hilo, teaching certifications in elementary and special education, and a Master of Arts from National University. 

Kasie Kaleohano was named complex area superintendent in July 2025 after previously serving as deputy complex area superintendent. She was the district educational specialist for the complex area and held administrative positions as principal at Waiākeawaena Elementary and vice principal at Kalanianaʻole Elementary and Intermediate. Kaleohano has been with the Department for more than 20 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education/Hawaiian language from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a masterʻs degree in secondary education from National University.

Janette Snelling was named complex area superintendent in November 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 Hawaiʻi 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 Lānaʻi 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 January 2025, after serving as the deputy complex area superintendent since September 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.

Leila Maeda-Kobayashi was named complex area superintendent in July 2025, following her service as deputy complex area superintendent. Her experience within the Department spans more than 30 years, including administrative roles as principal at Koloa Elementary and vice principal at Wilcox Elementary and Kapaʻa High. Maeda-Kobayashi holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as well as educational certificates in elementary and special education.