About CSTA Hawaii
The mission of the Chapter is to further the mission of the CSTA and to serve as the stakeholder group to align our efforts and resources that supports and advocates for CS educational opportunities for all teachers and students in Hawaii.
Brett Tanaka
Chapter President/Leader
Computer Science Educational Specialist
Hawaii State Department of Education
Brett is the Computer Science Educational Specialist for the Hawaii State Department of Education and provides statewide computer science education-related support. In addition, he manages the Project Inspire online professional development program designed to assist teachers in the integration of computer science and/or educational technology in the classroom. Brett has also worked in a variety of technology related positions including desktop publishing, Apple/Epson repair technician, network/systems administrator, desktop application trainer and technical support. Brett is a founding member of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Hawaii CSTA-affiliate chapter has served as Past-President for the Hawai’i Society for Technology in Education (HSTE) ISTE-affiliate chapter. He has a Master’s of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) from Hawaii Pacific University.
Debbie Yoshino
Chapter Treasurer/Leader
Dr. Phaedra Robinson
Chapter Leader
RAI Hawaii LLC
Founder and CEO of RAI Hawaii, a pop-up robot coding Makerspace. In it's first year of business RAI Hawaii has wholeheartedly devoted itself to increasing access for the keiki on Oahu to learn how to code on educational robots, in a program that is in-person, hands on and free of charge. Our mission is to empower our keiki in the Hawaiian Islands with access and equity in Computer Science.
Dr. Michael Ida
Chapter Leader
Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher
Kalani High School
Pat Gilbert
Chapter Leader