We are excited to introduce the first ever Hawai'i State PTSA VIRTUAL Convention! Come join us (virtually) as we gather together to meet and network with other PTA/PTSA leaders from across the state, gain knowledge to be used to make your local unit more successful, celebrate achievements, and receive a boost of motivation to carry us into the upcoming school year.
This year's theme is Charting the Course, as we are seeking to move our school communities back onto the path to successfully navigate our mission of making every child's potential a reality by empowering and engaging families and communities. Like Hawai'i's ancient navigators, we must use the values of leadership, commitment, strategy, diversity, respect, and collaboration, with the goal of paddling our organization in a forward direction.
We know this year has been tough for our students, families, educators, and PTA/PTSA leaders. Now, more than ever, PTAs and PTSAs are needed in our school communities to speak up on behalf of our keiki. The Hawai'i State PTSA Convention's workshops and speakers are designed to help you navigate from your current position to building a successful team.
Leslie Boggs is the 56th president of National PTA, the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association. A leadership development expert from Odessa, Texas, Boggs has over 20 years of leadership experience at all levels of PTA.
Catherine Payne is a retired educator whose career has spanned over 35 years, currently serving as the Chairperson of the Hawai'i Board of Education.
Ala Wai Elementary teacher Lori Kwee was named the 2021 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. Kwee received the state's top teaching award from Gov. David Ige and Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto during a virtual awards ceremony in October 2020.
Like many in PTA, Dee became an advocate once she became a parent. She is a past state President of Montana PTA and has served in many other positions, from local, state and National level.
Laura currently works as the Community Engagement and Training Director at Hawaii Children’s Action Network where she trains advocates, coordinates the Parent Leadership Training Institute and convenes the Working Families.
Leslie Baunach and Alec Marentic
Leslie Baunach and Alec Marentic are Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
Hawaii Statewide Family Engagement Center
The goal of Hawaii Statewide Family Engagement Center (HFEC) is to support and strengthen the three spheres of influence that contribute to student success: Family, School, Community.
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