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Outstanding Innovator At Inouye Elementary Continually Motivates Students
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her fellow teachers and guides them through their professional development journeys, helping to improve student outcomes across the board. We are very grateful to have such an exceptional edu- cator and congratulate her on this well-deserved award.”
and community members. Growing up, Kwon attended 10 different schools in three countries — Korea, Canada and the United States. This firsthand experience reinforced the importance of be- longing in her students’ academic success and their social-emotional well-being. Daniel K. Inouye El- ementary, which is located on the U.S. Army’s Schofield Barracks installation, has a student popula- tion almost entirely composed of
versity of Virginia and a master’s degree in elementary education from Johns Hopkins University. She originally moved to Hawaiʻi as a Teach For America member.
school community for about 10 years. I’m 32 now,” Kwon states after receiving the Milken Educa- tor Award.
She adds, “It really takes every single person to make sure all of you students are here learning and having fun. So, really, I hope this recognition is for our entire school and I’m really, really grateful to be here learning and growing with you all.”
Kwon has taught and led vari- ous programs during her 10 years at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary, including teaching fifth grade, Gifted and Talented Enrichment, after-school tutoring and Ko- rean language; mentoring new teachers; advising the student council; serving on the school community council; and leading the Pineapple Academy distance learning program for 12 elemen- tary schools in the Leilehua-Mili-
“Esther’s commitment to the students, staff and the entire Dan- iel K. Inouye Elementary School community is evident to all who know her, and today, we get to highlight her excellence in teach- ing for the nation,” states Foley. “As a strong school leader, Esther draws on her diverse roles and contributions at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary to help drive growth on a broad scale and guide a new generation of teachers. Congratu- lations, Esther!”
“Esther is an outstanding in- novator who continually finds new ways to motivate students to incorporate their passions and interests into their work to keep them inspired and engaged,” Ha- yashi states. “As a Hawaiʻi State Teacher Fellow, Esther mentors
military dependents.
Kwon helps them overcome
Esther Kwon
lani-Waialua Complex Area.
As a Hawaiʻi State Teacher Fellow, she has published articles on project-based learning and increasing student engagement, and led discussion on education policy with teachers, legislators
Protecting Quality Of Life, Supporting Local Agriculture In Central O‘ahu Is Key
challenges associated with fre- quent family relocations that are a part of military service and stay focused on academic success.
For more information, vis- it milkeneducatorawards.org.
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nolulu.gov for information.
I also know that many of us have seen a dramatic increase in our homes’ valuation. Dis- trict 2 in particular was hit with the highest increases. One of my main concerns is keeping folks from being priced out of their home due to increasing property tax
bills. I believe that now is the right time to increase the home exemption for home- owners to reduce the burden on our families and kūpuna.
City Council Bill 10 is cur- rently referred to the Com- mittee on Planning and the Economy. Our office will continue to provide updates on the bill’s progress.
Bill 10 that protects our com- munity’s quality of life and supports local agriculture.
Contact City Councilmem- ber Matt Weyer (D2: Waikele, Village Park, Kunia, Wahi- awā, Mokulē‘ia, Waialua, Hale‘iwa, Pūpūkea, Sun- set Beach, Kahuku, Lā‘ie, Hau‘ula, Punalu‘u, Kahana, Ka‘a‘awa, Kualoa, Waiāhole, Kahalu‘u) at 808-768-5002 or mweyer@honolulu.gov.
Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park cleanup, which was support- ed by the city’s Adopt-A-Park Program.
Earlier in January, I joined City Council chairman Tom- my Waters in co-introducing Resolution 23-003, which affirms our city’s commit- ment to our renewable energy goals.
I am always impressed by the youth in our community and their willingness to step up and serve.
Many in our community have also been asking about Bill 10 (2022), which in- volves amendments to our city’s Land Use Ordinance.
If you have ideas or amend- ments that you would like to see, please send them to our office. We intend to fight for a
If your organization is in- terested in adopting a park or organizing an event, you can call 808-768-3034 or email citypksvolunteer@ho-
Kwon earned a bachelor’s de- gree in political science from Uni-
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