CONGRATULATING THE 2026 FARRINGTON-KAISER-KALANI COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, THE 2026 KAPAʻA-KAUAʻI-WAIMEA COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, THE 2026 PEARL CITY-WAIPAHU COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, A 2025 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL, AND TEACH FOR AMERICA HAWAIʻI.

This House Resolution formally congratulates three Hawaii educators - Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, and Jodi Kadoyama - who were named 2026 Teacher of the Year for their respective school districts, and recognizes Mänaʻana Elementary School as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. The resolution highlights each recipient's specific contributions to education, including classroom instruction, STEM program development, student mentorship, and school leadership roles. By acknowledging these achievements, the resolution serves as an official commendation from the Hawaii House of Representatives for exemplary teaching and school performance.