
Sandy Cameli
Sandy Cameli, EdD has taught in Hawai‘i schools for over 35 years. From classroom practitioner, to supporting beginning & mentor teachers, to facilitating a Teacher Leader Academy, to now elevating middle level learners through student leadership opportunities through the Hawai'i Department of Education. Dr. Cameli is an author and seasoned presenter at state and national levels, where she enjoys connecting with other passionate and purposeful educators!
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Hawai’i develops leaders through statewide focus
Making a change can be good, particularly with reliable support to guide you. Twenty-five years into a rewarding teaching career, Honolulu-based educator Sandy Cameli stepped into a district-level role to lead learning for new teachers and their mentors, followed by eight years of facilitating a teacher leader academy for Hawai‘i […] -
Group coaching builds connections
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person education in spring 2020, learning leaders urgently needed collaborative professional learning — to take deep breaths, reflect on how to shift their practices, and support one another emotionally and logistically to survive and eventually thrive in this unfamiliar learning environment. However, many traditional growth […] -
A different kind of book club
Schools and districts have held book clubs for professional learning for decades. Unfortunately, the scenario often looks like this: An administrator hands out a book and asks the staff to read, discuss, and prepare to act on the latest initiative in education. This is often followed by staff members returning […]