SAVE THE DATE April 16, 2025
"Nurturing Literacy: Empowering Educators for Early Success"
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM to 8:30PM
SPACE IS LIMITED.
Location: The Pacific Club, The Card Room 1451 Queen Emma St., Honolulu, HI 96813
Admission: Free. Ohana100, DKAFF covers the workshop cost, including dinner.
The Educators Workshop provides teaching professionals with essential insights and resources. Participants will explore strategies to enhance teaching, foster a love for reading, and develop vital literacy skills.
Visiting speakers will share expertise in a supportive environment, promoting effective educational practices.
Kim Stewart- "Innovative Approaches to Literacy in Diverse Communities", Director of Early Childhood, PEDALS & Help Me Grow WNY.
Kathy Maemori, M.S., CCC-SLP - "The Role of Early Literacy in Child Development", Instructor John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders University of Hawaii Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Patty Zika - "Overcoming Classroom Obstacles/Challenges in Early Literacy" , Primary School Principal, Pembroke Central School District.
The foundation collaborates with community organizations to support teachers and children, expressing gratitude by saying “Mahalo” for their contributions.
“One way of giving service is to help people learn, especially young people.”
— Senator Daniel K. Akaka, September 2017
“I appreciated the alignment of the purpose to the quality of speakers.”
“I liked that it was an intimate workshop. This allowed me to feel more comfortable and have an opportunity to share my thoughts and ideas.”