Kamehameha Schools Kūkulu Kaiāulu
Education Technology Conference

Mahalo to our attendees, speakers, sponsors,  and volunteers for your enthusiasm, expertise, and commitment to advancing innovation in education. We look forward to seeing you again at future KS EdTech events.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our participants as they share their experiences, insights, and favorite moments from the conference.

“Our gratitude to you and your extended KS team on a wonderful two days of high energy, networking and learning at Connect26. What an incredible mobilization of KS folks to pull it all off and have it go so smoothly.”
“Thank you for the tremendous planning, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work that made the conference such a success. Events of this scale do not happen by accident, and the professionalism, hospitality, and attention to detail were evident throughout the two days.”
“It was a privilege to be part of such a well-organized, high-energy conference. Beyond the sessions, one of the greatest joys was reconnecting with so many amazing educators, leaders, and friends from across the Kamehameha Schools community. The sense of purpose, collaboration, and commitment to students was evident everywhere.”
“Thank you for the invitation to participate in this year’s event. It was incredible and such an honor to learn alongside so many switched on educators this week.”
“I left inspired, energized, and hopeful about the future of education. It was truly an honor to contribute, and I would welcome the opportunity to present again next year.”
“I am deeply grateful to work alongside each of you and proud of what we, including your sub-committees, and all of ET accomplished together.”

Victoria Thompson

Victoria Thompson, M.S., is an educational strategist and technologist in Winter Garden, FL, who collaborates with school leaders and IT professionals to advance innovative, equitable solutions. She is an award-winning leader—recognized among the Top 10 Most Visionary Leaders in Education—and author of Elevate Equity in EdTech.

Tye Deal

Dr. Tye Deal is a Senior Instructional Designer who creates AI-supported, culturally grounded learning experiences rooted in Hawaiian education and competency-based design, helping teams develop professional learning and coaching models that empower kumu to implement innovative, personalized instruction.

Mitch Weathers

Mitch Weathers is an educator, author, and leading voice on executive function who translates brain science into practical classroom strategies, helping students build essential skills like organization and self-regulation while empowering educators with tools and systems to better support student success.

John Spencer

Dr. John Spencer is a former middle school teacher and current professor who champions student creativity and deeper learning, is the bestselling author of Launch, Empower, Vintage Innovation, and The Depth Advantage, and has shared his vision for future-ready education at the White House.

Edmond Mak

Edmond Mak is an educational technology leader with 25 years of experience who evolved from hands-on creator to instructional design team leader, empowering others to build engaging learning experiences while integrating ʻāina-based learning and traditional wayfinding into his approach.

Kaʻiwi Hāmākua-Mākuʻe

Kaiwi Hāmākua-Mākuʻe is a Native Hawaiian educator and Senior Instructional Designer at Holomoana based in Hawaiʻi who blends cultural knowledge, learning design, and emerging technology to support organizations and communities through human-centered, values-driven innovation, drawing on his experience in the Hawaiian voyaging community.

Jamie Nunez

Jamie is the Senior Manager of Outreach and Training at Common Sense, where he helps school districts and state agencies integrate digital literacy into classrooms, drawing on over 20 years of experience as a teacher, vice principal, and nonprofit leader to navigate the challenges and opportunities of technology for students and families.

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