Partnerships & Collaboration
The Pacific American Foundation
At PAF, our work is deeply rooted in Pacific Islander values and ancestral wisdom. Guided by our epistemology, we honor the past (Ka wa ma mua, Ka wa ma hope), seek multiple perspectives (E nānā i ke kumu, e huli i ka makawalu), and grow as one ʻohana (E ʻohana hou).
Individualized Realized
Susannah Johnson, M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Individualized Realized, an education consulting firm focused on personalized, student-centered learning. With nearly 20 years of global experience, she helps schools and educators implement individualized instruction and transformative learning practices. Susannah also serves as Director at What School Could Be, and co-founded several initiatives including the Personalized Learning Network and IMPACT Bound, which support passion-driven and experiential education for both students and teachers. Her philosophy centers on the belief that all individuals are capable of powerful thinking when learning is personalized, collaborative, and connected to their interests.
Reimagined Learning
The PEAK Distinction program by Reimagine Learning is a transformative initiative designed to help schools evolve from outdated educational models to ones that are future-ready. It emphasizes four core pillars—Purpose, Essential skills, Agency, and Knowledge—to cultivate critical human traits such as adaptability, resilience, empathy, creativity, and critical thinking in students. The program guides schools through a structured four-phase process: Reflect and Assess, Mobilize to Reimagine, Take Action, and Celebrate. This journey includes diagnostic assessments, strategic planning, professional development opportunities like workshops and coaching, and recognition of achievements. By engaging in this continuous improvement cycle, schools can better prepare students for the challenges of the future, ensuring education remains relevant and impactful.
Principled Learning Strategies
Principled Learning Strategies is an educational consulting organization dedicated to transforming education through participant-centered, purpose-driven, and culturally responsive practices. They collaborate with schools, organizations, and networks globally to foster equity and develop competencies essential for today's world. Their services include tailored workshops and coaching for teachers, leaders, and students, focusing on areas such as Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, and Identity-Responsive Education. With experience across five continents and impacting over 10,000 students, their team—led by CEO Jennifer D. Klein—emphasizes globally connected and locally relevant education to prepare learners for contemporary challenges. Their core values highlight the importance of intercultural competencies, student agency, and purposeful learning to create equitable and inclusive educational environments.