Aloha Notes: My career as a School Psychologist in Hawaii

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Aloha! As many of you know, HASP board members have been busy finding ways to promote School Psychologists throughout the state. Part of that battle is bringing awareness to the community and key members in Hawaii government. This article, found on the Civil Beat website, is a great outline of the Hawaii State Government structure. Enjoy! <3 Kels Hawaii State Government Hawaii’s governing structure has evolved from disconnected tribes to a monarchy to a republic to a U.S. territory to a state. During World War II, it was also under martial law. That evolution can be traced through a series of governing documents and key events. Constitutions The first version of Hawaii’s constitution was enacted by Kamehameha III for the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1840. It organized the government and its functions as a constitutional monarchy with a ruling king and democratic principles such as a bicameral legislature with a House of Nobles and a House of Representatives. Twelve years later, prompted b...

Happy New Year Hawaii! I've been ready to wrap up 2011 and begin a new year, make some goals (that I'll likely keep until March) and look forward into the future. Sadly, the Honolulu District has lost co-workers who go home (mainland) for the holidays and don't come back to Hawaii. It's not only school employees who are getting island fever though... My little brother has also managed to throw in the towel on school, UH Manoa--leaving his car, a messy rented room, and a trail of panic behind him. (((SIGH))) So--Living in Hawaii isn't a piece of cake? Hardly. It's a lot of shifting. A lot of shifting that sometimes feels like we're going backwards... and when you are moving to Hawaii from the mainland--it's a difficult transition to make, one that not everyone is cut out for. Well future Hawaii resident s, there is an amazing website that you must check out. It has EVERYTHING!! where to live, how much stuff costs, how to get a job, what to do in your spa...