Hawai‘i Education Association awards grants to three Maui educators

August 6, 2026 - 19:34

Three educators from Maui have been named recipients of grants from the Hawai'i Education Association. The award winners are Arica Lynn, Erin Rodrigues, and Stephanie Keseday. The grants are intended to support innovative classroom projects and professional development opportunities that might otherwise go unfunded.

The Hawai'i Education Association, which represents public school teachers across the state, selects recipients based on the potential impact of their proposed work. While the specific projects for each teacher were not detailed in the announcement, the grants are typically used for classroom supplies, special programs, or training that directly benefits students.

Lynn, Rodrigues, and Keseday each bring different teaching backgrounds to their schools, but they share a common goal of improving student outcomes. The association has a history of supporting educators who go beyond standard curriculum requirements, and this year's picks reflect that focus.

The grants come at a time when many teachers across the state are dealing with tight budgets and rising classroom costs. For the three Maui educators, the funding offers a chance to put new ideas into practice without having to dip into their own pockets. The association has not yet said whether more grants will be announced later this year, but the three recipients have already expressed gratitude for the support.