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About CSTA Hawaii Leadership Team

Brett Tanaka

Brett Tanaka

Chapter President

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.

Sheila Buyacacar

Sheila Buyukacar
 
Chapter Vice President
 
School Counselor, James Campbell High School
Founder of Focused Reality and IMAG Foundation
 

Sheila’s work centers on creating positive, life-changing experiences that strengthen communities one opportunity at a time. She currently helps her students uncover connections essential to reaching their goals and full potential.

 

For the past six years, Sheila has been a member of the Executive Planning Committee for the Hawaii Annual Code Challenge (HACC), a statewide event that engages students and professionals in developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Debbie Yoshino

Debbie Yoshino

Chapter Treasurer

Learning & Development Sr Specialist, Hawaiian Airlines
Founder of C2iT LLC and DREAM Team Hawaii, Inc.
 
Debbie is the founder of C2iT LLC, an educational consulting company and DREAM Team Hawaii, a non-profit organization building entrepreneurship and financial literacy in our youth. Prior to Hawaiian Airlines, she worked at Island Pacific Academy, Iolani School, Hawaii's Department of Education, and Hawaiian Electric Company. She graduated with a BS in Math and an MS in Computer Science from Stanford University, and an MBA from UH Mānoaʻs Shidler College of Business. She holds a State of Hawaii Professional Diploma in Education.