Hawai'i State PTSA Convention 2024
Hawai'i State PTSA Convention 2024
96th Annual Hawai'i State PTSA Convention
June 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (HST)

We are excited to announce the 96th Hawai'i State PTSA Convention! Come join us in-person at Highlands Intermediate School 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 convention theme is UP, UP AND AWAY WITH PTSA! Now, more than ever, PTAs and PTSAs are needed in our school communities to speak up on behalf of our keiki. Whether you are new in your PTA/PTSA role or an experienced leader, this year's Hawai'i State PTSA Convention's workshops and speakers are designed to help you move up and forward in your efforts to advocate for all children. 

Agenda
Saturday, June 22
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
On site check in and material pick up.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Convention Welcome Convention Business Keynote Speaker - Representative Jenna Takenouchi
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:40 AM
9:45 AM - 10:40 AM
PTA Financial Reporting, led by Patti Rabacal, Hawai'i State PTSA President
Mental Health 101, by Amanda Martinez, Mental Health America of Hawai'i
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM
Grow Your PTA through Gaining and Maintaining Members, by Liz Sager, Hawai'i State PTSA Past President
Shared Kuleana of Our Digital Lives - Mitigating Cyberbullying through Digital Citizenship to Support Students and Teachers, by (Thanh) Truc Nguyen, University of Hawai'i Manoa
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM
11:40 AM - 12:55 PM
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
1:00 PM - 1:55 PM
Convention Business Awards and Recognitions
2:05 PM - 3:00 PM
2:05 PM - 3:00 PM
Q&A Forum with Hawaii State PTSA Board Members
Advocacy: Why is it important in PTA?, by Rose Acerra, National PTA Vice President of Advocacy
Speakers

Jenna Takenouchi

Jenna Takenouchi serves Hawai’i House District 27 and is the current Vice Chair of the House Committee on Health & Homelessness.

Rose Acerra

Rose Acerra was elected National PTA Vice President of Advocacy in June 2023. Her goals for her term include mentoring PTA leaders from all levels and empowering them to be strong advocates for all children.

Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez, MPH, is currently Training Program Manager for Mental Health America of Hawai`i (MHAH). She has trained thousands of youth and adults in Hawai`i with MHAH’s Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention and mental wellness trainings.

Truc Nguyen

Trúc Nguyen has two primary areas of research specialty: online learning communities for teachers and Internet safety issues for schools and families.

Patti Rabacal

Patti Rabacal became the president of Hawaii State PTSA in July of 2021. She has held various PTSA positions for over 28 years and has used her extensive experience to provide guidance to other local unit board members and units.

Liz Sager

With 20+ years of PTSA experience at the local, regional, state, and national level of PTSA, Liz Sager continues to seek opportunities to help other PTA and PTSA members up their leadership skills to benefit Hawaii’s keiki.

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