Education One at Trine University presents at the Hawaii International Conference
January 14, 2025
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Lindsay Omlor, left, executive director of Education One, presented in collaboration
with Matthew Missias from Grand Valley State University and Angel Hightower Malone
of Limestone Charter Association at the 23rd annual Hawaii International Conference
on Education.
HONOLULU — The 23rd annual Hawaii International Conference on Education recently took place,
inviting academicians and professionals from over 47 countries to Honolulu. The goal
of the international conference is to provide an opportunity for academicians and
professionals from various education-related fields from all over the world to come
together and learn from each other.
Lindsay Omlor, Executive Director of Education One, presented in collaboration with
Matthew Missias from Grand Valley State University and Angel Hightower Malone of Limestone
Charter Association. Their session focused on the transformative power of school
choice in fostering stronger, more equitable communities.
This mirrored the keynote address by Dr. Ronald Williams Jr., who shared the history
of Hawaii, emphasizing the disenfranchisement of the Hawaiian people and the ever-present
inequities that continue to define and shape the narrative throughout Hawaii. Omlor
highlighted the significance of this in relation to Education One’s mission, “True
equity in education is not just about access, but about providing every individual
with the opportunity to thrive within a system that values and nurtures a student’s
unique potential. In our session, we explored how school choice plays a pivotal role
in creating these opportunities, ensuring that all students, regardless of background,
have access to an education that supports their personal growth and lifelong success.”
An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals
with cross-disciplinary interests related to education to meet and interact with members
inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Omlor remarked about the significance
of presenting and collaborating with professionals across the globe, “Collaboration
across disciplines is essential in shaping innovative solutions to the challenges
we face in education. By coming together with professionals from diverse backgrounds,
we not only broaden our perspectives but also strengthen our collective ability to
create meaningful change for students in Indiana and around the world. I am so excited
to be able to share more about the work Education One is doing to positively impact
the education sector.”
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is partnering with Trine University to extend unique learning opportunities to its team members, reflecting both organizations’ shared commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
A Fort Wayne-based company founded by a faculty member in Trine University’s Ketner School of Business recently received a $1,000 grant from the Fortitude Fund.