Aloha Notes: My career as a School Psychologist in Hawaii

The Department of Education in Hawaii is one of the biggest school systems in the nation. Seems like there are changes in my complex (Kaiser Complex) and in my district (Honolulu) all the time. Currently, Koko Head Elementary's future is at risk due to low enrollment numbers. When administrators and teachers have to worry if they will have jobs next year or where they will be working, what do you think happens to the quality of their work? Unfortunately, when districts are as big as Hawaii's, procedures and policies are run by machines and decisions are made based on numbers and profit. All we can do is stick together and work within the schools. There will always be challenges, especially in education, but it's important to keep the students best interest in mind. Dept. Of Education Redraws School Lines - Education News Story - KITV Honolulu HONOLULU -- The state Department of Education is redrawing the lines when it comes to school boundaries. But some famil...

I want to start a team for the 2011 Walk Now for Autism. Hopefully I can get a team together. If you'd like to get involve by walking or volunteering for the walk, please visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org Hawaii Walk Now for Autism Speaks Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011 Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community. Every 15 minutes, another family ...