Education briefs
Advertiser Staff
'Aiea grad named teacher of year
Dawn Imamoto, an 'Aiea High School graduate, was one of five California public school teachers honored as state teachers of the year.
Imamoto received a bachelor's degree in child development from California State University at Fullerton and a teaching credential from the University of California at Davis. She is a second-grade teacher at Bryte Elementary School in West Sacramento, Calif., involved in student writing projects and formerly recognized for her work improving literacy.
In a statement, Imamoto said she was inspired to teach after volunteering at a special-education class. "I remembered how hard my students had to work just to roll a ball down the bowling alley," she said. "As I motivated these kids, I could see a change in their attitude. I felt that my presence made a difference."
ChevronTexaco offering grants
ChevronTexaco Hawai'i will award grants from $100 to $1,000 to teachers interested in projects that promote education in conservation, science and environmental stewardship.
The grants are open to public and private school teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Hawai'i Community Foundation will oversee grant applications and screening.
Applications can be mailed to the ChevronTexaco Hawai'i Education Fund at the Hawai'i Community Foundation, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 800, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Students invited to photo classes
Free photography lessons will be offered to elementary school students today and Jan. 21 at Mililani Public Library.
The classes, taught by photographer Kazu Yoshitake, are limited to 12 students in fourth through sixth grades. Cameras and other equipment are provided.
The first class is today from 10 a.m. to noon. The second class is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21.
Kane'ohe library closed for work
The Kaneohe Public Library will be closed until early February for renovation, including installation of new picture windows and removal of asbestos from window frames. The library's book drop also will be closed.
Library officials tried, but were not able, to arrange temporary services at Windward Mall.
Books can be returned to any state library; the nearest are in Kailua and Kalihi-Palama.
