Julia Golding, the music teacher and performing arts director at St. Anthony School in Wailuku, Maui, is the 2023 Golden Pineapple Teacher of the Year. She was recognized at a May 19 Hawaii Catholic Schools luncheon. She receives a $1,000 award from Chaminade University and John C. and Mary Lou Brogan and St. Anthony School […]
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Rica Velasco, right, of St. Joseph School in Waipahu is the 2022 Golden Pineapple Teacher of the Year awardee. She was recognized at the annual Hawaii Catholic Schools Recognition Luncheon on May 19 at the Natsunoya Tea House in Honolulu. The award is given by the Hawaii Catholic Schools office, Chaminade University of Honolulu, and […]
Maui educator wins top teacher of the year
The Hawaii Catholic Schools office along with Chaminade University of Honolulu has started a new annual “Teacher of the Year” award called “The Golden Pineapple.” The inaugural award, a localized twist on the traditional apple symbol for teachers, went to Ernest Mendoza, a longtime teacher at St. Anthony School on Maui. He received the award […]