{"id":106,"date":"2024-09-04T23:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T23:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:40:59","slug":"organization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/sm\/about\/organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Faalapotopotoga"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns double_col_sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left_col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEILOAI LE &#039;AU TA&#039;ITA&#039;I A HIDOE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O le ta&#039;ita&#039;iga malosi o le ki lea i le manuia o aoga a le malo. O la matou faiga e ta\u02bbita\u02bbia e ta\u02bbita\u02bbi tuuto ma le poto masani o lo\u02bbo tuuto atu i le manuia o tamaiti a\u02bboga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O le <a href=\"https:\/\/boe.hawaii.gov\/\">Hawai\u02bbi State Board of Education<\/a> filifilia le pule sili, o lo\u02bbo avea ma ofisa sili o le aoga a le malo. Ona tofia lea e le pule sili se vaega o sui pule ma pule lagolago e vaavaaia auaunaga autu i le setete atoa, faapea foi ma le 15 pulepulega lavelave, e nafa taitasi ma le lagolagoina o se vaega faaitulagi o aoga. A&#039;oa&#039;o atili e uiga i la matou &#039;au ta&#039;ita&#039;i fa&#039;atonu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plan-of-Organization.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan of Organization (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taitaiga a le Setete<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keith-Hayashi-Hawaii-State-Superintendent-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Superintendent Keith Hayashi\" class=\"wp-image-16302\" style=\"width:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keith-Hayashi-Hawaii-State-Superintendent-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keith-Hayashi-Hawaii-State-Superintendent-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keith Hayashi<\/strong>, Pule Sili<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Keith T. Hayashi is superintendent of the Hawai\u2018i public school system, overseeing 150,000 students, 258 campuses, and more than 40,000 employees across the state. A veteran educator with over 30 years of service in the Hawai\u2018i State Department of Education, he brings experience at every level of the system \u2014 from classroom teacher to complex area superintendent to statewide leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hayashi served as principal of Waipahu High School for 12 years, where he launched Hawai\u2018i\u2019s first Early College program and helped establish the state\u2019s first nationally recognized wall-to-wall academy model. His leadership earned him multiple honors, including Hawai\u2018i High School Principal of the Year and the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As superintendent, he has been recognized for driving academic gains, rebuilding trust across the system, and expanding workforce development opportunities for students. He was honored with the state\u2019s inaugural Workforce Development Hero Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023, named a 2023 Legacy Honoree by the Hawai\u2018i United Okinawa Association, and selected as the 2024 Inspirational Leader of the Year by the Center for Tomorrow\u2019s Leaders. In 2025, he was named one of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s Most Admired Leaders by Pacific Business News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board of Education approved a <a href=\"https:\/\/boe.hawaii.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/20251105_HRC_SuptEmploymentContract_exhibits.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/boe.hawaii.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/20251105_HRC_SuptEmploymentContract_exhibits.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new four-year contract<\/a> for Hayashi in November 2025, extending his leadership through December 2029. He previously served under a three-year contract beginning in 2022, following his role as interim superintendent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hayashi began his career as a teacher at Lehua Elementary and later served as a district resource teacher, vice principal and principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. He went on to serve as Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area Superintendent and held state-level roles including interim deputy superintendent and interim superintendent in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and two master\u2019s degrees \u2014 in curriculum and instruction, and educational administration \u2014 from the University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_0af523-97\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Heidi-Armstrong-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy Superintendent Heidi Armstrong\" class=\"wp-image-16298\" style=\"width:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Heidi-Armstrong-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Heidi-Armstrong-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heidi Armstrong<\/strong>, Sui Superintendent of Academics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Na tofia Heidi Armstrong e avea ma sui pule sili ia Setema 2, 2022. Sa avea o ia ma sui pule le tumau talu mai Iulai 1, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 P\u014dh\u0101kea Elementary, where she later became vice principal. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and a master&#8217;s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_310e9b-33\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Tammi-Oyadomari-Chun-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy Superintendent Tammi Oyadomari-Chun\" class=\"wp-image-16301\" style=\"width:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Tammi-Oyadomari-Chun-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Tammi-Oyadomari-Chun-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tammi Oyadomari-Chun<\/strong>, Sui Pule Sili o Fuafuaga ma Pulega<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Na tofia Tammi Oyadomari-Chun e avea ma sui pule sili ia Aukuso 18, 2022, ma e nafa ma le ta\u02bbita\u02bbia, fa\u02bbatonu ma le vaavaaia o fuafuaga fa\u02bbavae, suiga ma fa\u02bbafouina, ma le fa\u02bbatinoina o fuafuaga fa\u02bbavae a le Matagaluega.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Na toe auai o ia i le Matagaluega, talu ai sa avea muamua ma pule sili lagolago o le Ofisa o Fuafuaga, Fa\u02bbafouina ma Fa\u02bbatinoga mai le 2015 i le 2017. Oyadomari-Chun talu ai nei sa avea ma sui peresitene le tumau mo mataupu tau a\u02bboa\u02bboga mo le Iunivesite o Hawai\u02bbi fa\u02bbalapotopotoga kolisi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oyadomari-Chun&#8217;s past work also includes serving as vice president at the Hawai\u2018i Community Foundation, policy analyst for former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, executive director of Hawai\u02bbi P-20, and research analyst for the RAND Corporation and the University of Pennsylvania. She previously served as a parent representative on \u02bb\u0100ina Haina Elementary&#8217;s School Community Council. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California, a master&#8217;s degree from Harvard University in public policy, and a bachelor&#8217;s degree from Pomona College in government and public policy analysis.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_5ec7a8-ec\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Jesse-K-Souki-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy Superintendent Jesse Souki\" class=\"wp-image-16300\" style=\"width:140px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Jesse-K-Souki-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DS-Jesse-K-Souki-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jesse Souki<\/strong>, Deputy Superintendent of Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s public agencies and institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Souki\u2019s past roles include serving as executive director of the Hawai\u02bbi 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 Hawai\u02bbi system, where he provided counsel on land use, real property, governance, and legislative strategy. A graduate of the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa, Souki holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and a Master of Arts in political science. He earned his law degree from Seattle University.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_b545a7-31\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Bacon-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Sean Bacon\" class=\"wp-image-16265\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Bacon-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Bacon-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sean Bacon<\/strong>, Superintendent Lagolago, Ofisa o le Pulega o Taleni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Na tofia Sean Bacon e avea ma pule sili lagolago i le aso 16 o Tesema, 2022, e vaavaaia manaoga o le pulega o taleni - faafaigaluegaina, atinae, faatumauina, tagata faigaluega ma le aufaigaluega - o le aufaigaluega a le Matagaluega o le 22,000 tagata faigaluega tumau ma le 20,000 sui faiaoga ma tagata faigaluega le tumau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacon e aumai ma ia i luga o le 10 tausaga o le poto masani i totonu o le Ofisa o Talent Management (OTM). A&#039;o le&#039;i tofia o ia, sa avea o ia ma sui lagolago mo le OTM, lea sa galulue vavalalata ai ma le pule sili lagolago e tuuina atu le lagolago i le taitaiga, taitaiga ma le pulega. A&#039;o le&#039;i o&#039;o i lena, sa galue o ia o se tagata faigaluega fa&#039;apitoa i totonu o le Matagaluega mo le ono tausaga. E iai fo&#039;i lona poto masani ile aoga ile avea ma puleaoga ile H\u014dnaunau Elementary, sui pule ile Kealakehe Intermediate, ma faufautua ma faiaoga ile vasega lima ile Kealakehe Elementary. E i ai lona faailoga o le matuaofaiva i aoaoga faufautua mai le Iunivesite o Mississippi i Saute ma se tagata malaga i aoga tulagalua mai le Kolisi o Aquinas.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_32bfb5-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Kinau-Gardner-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Kinau Gardner\" class=\"wp-image-16261\" style=\"width:146px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Kinau-Gardner-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Kinau-Gardner-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kinau Gardner<\/strong>, Superintendent Lagolago, Ofisa o Auaunaga Lagolago mo Tamaiti Aoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 K\u0101hala Elementary. Her leadership journey continued as principal of the Hawai\u02bbi 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\u2019s degree in secondary education and a master\u2019s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_137cb7-02\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Brian-Hallett-2025-192x269px.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Brian Hallett\" class=\"wp-image-16174\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Brian-Hallett-2025-192x269px.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Brian-Hallett-2025-192x269px-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brian Hallett<\/strong>, Superintendent Lagolago ma Ofisa Sili o Tupe, Ofisa o Auaunaga Tau Tupe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Na tofia Brian Hallett e avea ma pule sili lagolago o le Office of Fiscal Services (OFS) ma le ofisa sili o tupe i le aso 19 Iuni, 2020, e vaavaaia galuega ma faiga tau tupe a le HIDOE, tala o le tupe ma fa&#039;atauga e tautuaina manaoga o aoga, nofoaga lavelave ma le ofisa tutotonu o le setete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hallett&#8217;s experience spans the state government sector and he previously served as HIDOE&#8217;s budget director and as chief of staff to the speaker of the Hawai\u02bbi House of Representatives. Earlier in his career, he served in budget administrator and specialist roles for HIDOE&#8217;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&#8217;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\u2018i at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_a7551d-70\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Audrey-Hidano-192x269px.jpg\" alt=\"AS Audrey Hidano\" class=\"wp-image-16684\" style=\"width:149px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Audrey-Hidano-192x269px.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Audrey-Hidano-192x269px-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audrey Hidano<\/strong>, Pule Sili Lagolago le tumau, Ofisa o Fale ma Galuega<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>O le aso 22 o Tesema, 2023, na tofia ai Audrey Hidano e avea ma pule fesoasoani le tumau mo le Ofisa o Fale ma Galuega (OFO) i le aso 22 o Tesema, 2023, e vaaia le fausiaina ma le tausiga o faleaoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Na galue Hidano i galuega fa\u02bbapitoa i le OFO talu mai Iuni 2023. Na te aumaia le poto masani i pisinisi faufale tumaoti fa\u02bbapea fo\u02bbi ma ta\u02bbita\u02bbi o le malo, sa avea ma sui pule mo le Matagaluega o Tausitusi ma Auaunaga Lautele a le setete, ma le sui faatonu o le Matagaluega o Felauaiga ma le Matagaluega o Leipa ma Fegalegaleaiga Alamanuia. I le avea ai ma sui pule, sa ia fesoasoani i le vaavaaia o vaega e valu i lalo o le DAGS e nafa ma le saunia o aseta faaletino, tupe ma tekinolosi e lagolago ai matagaluega ma lala sooupu a le setete i le faataunuuina o a latou misiona.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Na fa&#039;avaeina fo&#039;i e Hidano le Hidano Construction, Inc., lea na fa&#039;amuamua i le fausiaina o fale a&#039;o le&#039;i fa&#039;amavaeina i le 2016. Sa ia tautua ma fa&#039;aauau pea ona tautua i ta&#039;ita&#039;i eseese i luga o fa&#039;alapotopotoga ma a&#039;oa&#039;oga e feso&#039;ota&#039;i ma komiti, fa&#039;alapotopotoga fa&#039;apisinisi ma fa&#039;alapotopotoga iuni.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_30c9f3-07\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Beth-Higashi-2025-192x269-1.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Beth Higashi\" class=\"wp-image-16203\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Beth-Higashi-2025-192x269-1.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Beth-Higashi-2025-192x269-1-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elisapeta Higashi<\/strong>, Superintendent Lagolago, Ofisa o Fuafuaga, Fa&#039;afouina ma Fa&#039;atinoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Elizabeth Higashi na tofia e avea ma pule sili lagolago mo le Ofisa o Strategy, Innovation and Performance (OSIP) i le aso 15 o Aukuso, 2024, e vaavaaia le fa\u02bbatulagaina ma le lagolago o taumafaiga fa\u02bbaleleia e feso\u02bbota\u02bbi ma su\u02bbesu\u02bbega a le setete atoa, fuafuaga fa\u02bbavae, iloiloga o polokalame, pulega fa\u02bbamaumauga ma au\u02bbili\u02bbiliga, ma le galulue fa\u02bbatasi ma paaga lautele ma tagata tumaoti.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s degree in international relations from Gonzaga University, a master&#8217;s degree in exceptionalities from University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa, and a master&#8217;s degree in educational leadership from Chaminade University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_3a671f-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Amy-Peckinpaugh-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Amy Peckinpaugh\" class=\"wp-image-16257\" style=\"width:155px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Amy-Peckinpaugh-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Amy-Peckinpaugh-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amy Peckinpaugh<\/strong>, Superintendent Lagolago, Ofisa o Auaunaga Fa&#039;atekonolosi Fa&#039;amatalaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Na tofia Amy Peckinpaugh e avea ma pule sili lagolago mo le Ofisa o Auaunaga Tekonolosi (OITS) ia Ianuari 16, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peckinpaugh&#8217;s track record includes senior leadership roles in the banking and IT consulting industries.&nbsp;She most recently served as a senior vice president at Bank of Hawai\u02bbi, reporting to the bank&#8217;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\u2019s roll out of the Aukahi FMS financial management system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_affcd6-5e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Tajima-2025-192x269-1.jpg\" alt=\"Interim Assistant Superintendent Sean Tajima\" class=\"wp-image-16204\" style=\"width:155px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Tajima-2025-192x269-1.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Sean-Tajima-2025-192x269-1-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sean Tajima<\/strong>, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Campus Operations and Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Sean Tajima was appointed assistant superintendent for Office of Campus Operations and Support in Jan. 2026, after serving in an interim role for five months. The newly established office focuses on essential campus services and student-facing supports including the Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness; School Food Services; and Student Transportation Services Branches. Tajima began his career with HIDOE as a special education teacher at N\u0101n\u0101kuli High &amp; 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.&nbsp; Tajima earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa. He also holds a master\u2019s degree of science in counseling psychology from Chaminade University and a master\u2019s degree in educational administration from UH M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_eea0a0-ef\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Teri-Ushijima-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Superintendent Teri Ushijima\" class=\"wp-image-16272\" style=\"width:155px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Teri-Ushijima-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AS-Teri-Ushijima-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teri Ushijima<\/strong>, Pule Sili Lagolago, Ofisa o Mataupu Aoaoina ma le Fuafuaga o A&#039;oa&#039;oga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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&#8217;s Leadership Institute, \u02bbAiea-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, Leih\u014dk\u016b and Honowai Elementary schools.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_5fa0ac-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Superintendent Area Faalavelave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itumalo o Honolulu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Linell-Dilwith-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Linell Dilwith\" class=\"wp-image-16291\" style=\"width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Linell-Dilwith-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Linell-Dilwith-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linell Dilwith<\/strong>, Kaimuk\u012b-McKinley-Roosevelt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 Hawai\u02bbi National Distinguished Principal.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_a4a228-13\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rochelle-Mahoe-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Rochelle Mahoe\" class=\"wp-image-16295\" style=\"width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rochelle-Mahoe-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rochelle-Mahoe-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rochelle Mahoe<\/strong>, Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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&#8217;s degree from the University of Oregon, master&#8217;s in teaching, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Hawai\u2018i.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_81f33c-b3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itumalo Tutotonu o O&#039;ahu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-John-Erickson-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent John Erickson\" class=\"wp-image-16285\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-John-Erickson-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-John-Erickson-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ioane Ericson<\/strong>, \u02bbAiea-Moanalua-Radford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 \u02bbAiea Elementary and Hickam Elementary. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology from State University of New York, Albany and a master\u2019s degree in counseling psychology from City University of New York.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_c97949-f1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Ernest-Muh-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Ernest Muh\" class=\"wp-image-16280\" style=\"width:157px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Ernest-Muh-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Ernest-Muh-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Ernest Muh<\/strong><\/strong>, Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Ernest Muh was named complex area superintendent in January 2025. Muh previously led Helemano Elementary as principal and helped earn the school&#8217;s National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2016. He previously served as vice principal for Waimalu Elementary and taught at Mililani \u02bbIke, 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.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_5cd2e8-e4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leeward O&#039;ahu Itumalo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Disa-Hauge-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Disa Hauge\" class=\"wp-image-16278\" style=\"width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Disa-Hauge-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Disa-Hauge-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disa Hauge<\/strong>, N\u0101n\u0101kuli-Wai\u02bbanae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 Wai\u02bbanae High, vice principal and principal at M\u0101\u02bbili Elementary. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in sociology, a professional diploma in science education, and a master\u2019s in educational administration from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_924804-79\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Richard-Fajardo-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Richard Fajardo\" class=\"wp-image-16294\" style=\"width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Richard-Fajardo-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Richard-Fajardo-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Richard Fajardo<\/strong>, Penina Aai-Waipahu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Richard Fajardo was named complex area superintendent in January 2023 after serving&nbsp;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\u2019s degree in occupational therapy from Wayland Baptist University as well as his master\u2019s degree in counseling psychology and his education administrator certification from Chaminade University.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_e0df67-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JONHENRYLEE_JCHSHEADSHOT.jpg?t=1772246447\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Jon Henry Lee\" class=\"wp-image-17675\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JONHENRYLEE_JCHSHEADSHOT.jpg?t=1775260103 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/JONHENRYLEE_JCHSHEADSHOT-9x12.jpg?t=1775260103 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jon Henry Lee<\/strong>, Campbell-Kapolei<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Jon Henry Lee was named complex area superintendent in Feb. 2026. His career in public education spans nearly three decades and includes roles as principal at James Campbell High School and \u02bbIlima Intermediate. Under his decade-long principalship at James Campbell High, the school achieved wall-to-wall model status as a career academy school. Lee holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and master\u2019s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_6bbc5f-90\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itumalo Matagi O&#039;ahu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Samuel-Izumi-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Samuel Izumi\" class=\"wp-image-16296\" style=\"width:150px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Samuel-Izumi-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Samuel-Izumi-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samuelu Izumi<\/strong>, Castle-Kahuku<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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, Hau\u02bbula, 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\u2019s degree in elementary education from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_b2a2c5-79\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lanelle-Hibbs-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Lanelle Hibbs\" class=\"wp-image-16287\" style=\"width:150px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lanelle-Hibbs-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lanelle-Hibbs-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lanelle Hibbs<\/strong>, Kailua-Kal\u0101heo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Lanelle Hibbs was named complex area superintendent in 2015. She was previously principal at Kailua Elementary and taught at Kahuku and He\u2018eia 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&#8217;s degree in elementary education and a master&#8217;s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_82ec7d-db\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hawai\u02bbi District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Stacey-Bello-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Stacey Bello\" class=\"wp-image-16297\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Stacey-Bello-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Stacey-Bello-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stacey Bello<\/strong>, Ka\u02bb\u016b-Kea\u02bbau-P\u0101hoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>\u200bStacey 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\u2018au Complex as a student teacher. Over the years, she has served the broader Ka\u02bb\u016b-Kea\u02bbau-P\u0101hoa Complex Area and East Hawai\u02bbi schools as a substitute teacher, special education teacher, district special education resource teacher, vice principal and principal of Keaukaha and Kea\u02bbau Elementary schools. Bello earned a bachelor&#8217;s degree from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at Hilo, teaching certifications in elementary and special education, and a Master of Arts from National University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_b91dcd-b0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Kasie-Kaleohano-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Kasie Kaleohano\" class=\"wp-image-16286\" style=\"width:151px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Kasie-Kaleohano-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Kasie-Kaleohano-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kasie Kaleohano<\/strong>, Hilo-Wai\u0101kea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Kasie Kaleohano&nbsp;was named&nbsp;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 Wai\u0101keawaena Elementary and vice principal at Kalaniana\u02bbole Elementary and Intermediate. Kaleohano has been with the Department for more than 20 years. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in secondary education\/Hawaiian language from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa and a master\u02bbs degree in secondary education from National University.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_43cc99-a6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Janette-Snelling-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Janette Snelling\" class=\"wp-image-16282\" style=\"width:150px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Janette-Snelling-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Janette-Snelling-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Janette Snelling<\/strong>, Honoka\u02bba-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in art education and a master&#8217;s degree in counseling from Purdue University.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_b40de0-24\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itumalo o Maui<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rebecca-Winkie-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Rebecca Winkie\" class=\"wp-image-16293\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rebecca-Winkie-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Rebecca-Winkie-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rebecca Winkie<\/strong>, H\u0101na-Lahainaluna-L\u0101na\u02bbi-Molokai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Rebecca Winkie was named complex area superintendent in March 2021. She began her career with the Department in 2003 at L\u0101na\u02bbi 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 N\u0101hi\u02bbena\u02bbena Elementary. Winkie earned her bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in middle childhood education and her doctoral degree in educational administration and supervision from Georgia State University.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_e0fa87-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lori-Yatsushiro-2025-192269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Lori Yatsushiro\" class=\"wp-image-16292\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lori-Yatsushiro-2025-192269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Lori-Yatsushiro-2025-192269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lori Yatsushiro<\/strong>, Baldwin-Kekaulike-K\u016blanih\u0101ko\u02bbi-Maui<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>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 Waihe\u02bbe School, and vice principal at Maui Waena Intermediate, K\u012bhei Elementary&nbsp;and Waihe\u02bbe School. She&nbsp;was a teacher and curriculum coordinator prior to going into administration. She has&nbsp;a bachelor&#8217;s degree in elementary education, Master of Education in Educational Administration, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-106_1ae53c-0a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itumalo o Kaua&#039;i<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Leila-Maeda-Kobayashi-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Area Superintendent Leila Maeda-Kobayashi\" class=\"wp-image-16290\" style=\"width:151px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Leila-Maeda-Kobayashi-2025-192x269px_v2.jpg 192w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAS-Leila-Maeda-Kobayashi-2025-192x269px_v2-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leila Maeda-Kobayashi<\/strong>, Kapa\u02bba-Kaua\u02bbi-Waimea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Bio<\/summary>\n<p>Leila Maeda-Kobayashi&nbsp;was named&nbsp;complex area&nbsp;superintendent&nbsp;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 Kapa\u02bba High. 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