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HIDOE NEWS RELEASE: NĀNĀKULI ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL NAMED 2021 HAWAII NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL
Posted on Apr 28, 2021 in Latest News, Newsroom
NĀNĀKULI The Hawaii Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association (HEMSAA) today named Principal Lisa Ann Higa from Nānākuli Elementary as Hawaii’s 2021 National Distinguished Principal (NDP). This National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) award annually recognizes elementary and middle school principals from across the nation for their exemplary achievements.
The Nānākuli Elementary principal was surprised with the recognition in front of colleagues during a staff meeting. She received a $1,500 award from sponsors at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union. As the selected Hawaii NDP, Principal Higa will be invited to Washington, D.C., where she will be recognized for
Angela Cole Westhoff chosen to lead Maine Health Care Association
The board of directors of the Maine Health Care Association has selected
Angela Cole Westhoff of Sidney to be the association’s next president and chief executive. She will succeed Rick Erb, who is retiring after 20 years with MHCA. Westhoff has most recently served as executive director of the Maine Dental Association and had held a similar position with the Maine Osteopathic Association. Wanda Pelkey, chair of the MHCA board of directors, cited Westhoff’s knowledge and skills as a terrific complement to an experienced and dedicated MHCA team.
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Dr. Miguel Cardona.
One of President-elect Joe Biden’s campaign promises included naming a teacher as the next Secretary of Education.
Several names immediately came up including the New York-based Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of Teachers and Lily Eskelsen García, former President of the National Education Association. But another area educator is also a contender.
Dr. Miguel Cardona is another name on Biden’s shortlist. Cardona’s parents are originally from Puerto Rico and he grew up in public housing in Meriden, Connecticut. He calls education, “the great equalizer.”
Cardona only spoke Spanish when he first entered school. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University, he started teaching fourth grade. Later in his career, he was named the 2012 Connecticut Association of Schools “National Distinguished Principal.” Since 2019, he has served the Connecticut Commissioner of the Department of Educ