Is this for you?
Teachers
I became a special education teacher because I want to help those who need the most help.
Michelle Lim, Special Education teacher, K-2, Red Hill Elementary
If you can't stop the feeling of teaching in your soul, jump in!
Mike Kline, Special Education pre-school teacher, Kilauea Elementary School, 2017 Hawaii State Teacher Association’s S.T.A.C.Y. Award Winner for Teaching Excellence
I love being a teacher. There's nothing else I would ever want to do.
Kristen Eastvedt, 2021 Castle-Kahuku Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Kindergarten teacher, Hau‘ula Elementary
I teach because I know I make a difference.
Jessica Atkins, Physical Education teacher, Maui High School
My advice to you, take the plunge, you'll know quickly if it's isn't for you. And if it is for you, you won't be able to imagine yourself doing anything else in the world.
Manny Dayao III, Band Teacher, ‘Iolani school
Teachers are life changers, harnessing the power to empower all our keiki (children).
Lori Kwee, 2021 HI State Teacher of the Year, 3rd grade teacher, Ala Wai Elementary
If you're like me and you love learning, you love being around children, and you love helping and giving to your community, this is the time to become that teacher.
Serena Cox, 2021 Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Comprehensive School Improvement Resource Teacher
Teacher candidates and recent teacher education graduates
I want to build a better education for our students.
Hali Kanoelani Pacheco, teacher candidate with the MEdT program, College of Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Inspired by the mission to serve my own community
Leona Watson, teacher candidate with the Kaho‘iwai Center for Adult Teaching and Learning
We teach because we love.
Henani Enos, alumnus of the Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Happy to be set in my teaching career with a license.
Molly Haigman, alumnus of the alternative licensing program at Brigham Young University - Hawai‘i
I can't believe I'm on my journey already.
Jordan, teacher candidate with Teach Away
Every student can learn. Every child, every individual, can learn.
Rita Molino, alumnus of TEACH-NOW at Moreland University
Be bold and be brave.
Tiffany Scott, Elementary Education teacher candidate at the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu
Great teachers help students go into the world and recreate a world that is more just.
Denise Mazurik, alumnus of the Post-Baccalaureate in Secondary Education program at the College of Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Teachers are the ones who guide students to become all the other professions.
Brandie Kasaoka, teacher candidate at the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu
I come from a long line of teachers. I have teaching in my blood.
Ashley Hill, Elementary Education teacher candidate at Chaminade University
Teacher education programs
Preparing mauli ola Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian identity-nurturing) teachers of the highest quality
Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program, University of Hawai‘i - Hilo
Preparing knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society
Love what you teach. Teach what you love.
Aspire to Inspire! Becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose.
Improve schools, support learners, positively impact student achievement
Empowering graduates with educational experiences grounded in Hawaiian knowledge and values
We want what everybody wants - high quality teachers in our schools.
Teacher Education Program, Brigham Young University - Hawai‘i
Chaminade wants you to be a great teacher!
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Chaminade University
We're commited to the journey. Will you join us?
Equip, enable, and empower teachers around the world
Preparing globally competent teachers for a world they're needed in
Every student needs a great teacher. You can be that great teacher, and we can help.
Earn your Education degree and help foster the love of learning.
Preparing candidates to become competent, caring, and professional educators through classroom discussions and field experiences.
Stakeholders
You will have the chance to light a spark into thousands of students over your career. A spark that can be all the difference in a student’s life.
(Full statement here)Senator Michelle Kidani, Senate District 18, Vice-President of the Senate, Chair of the Education Committee
There is nothing more important that a society does than educating the next generation, and the most important part of that process is the teachers.
(Full statement here)Representative Justin H. Woodson, House District 9, Member of the Education, Government Reform, Higher Education & Technology, and Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness.
Our educators lead fearlessly and empower our haumāna through wisdom, diverse opportunities and human connection.
(Full statement here)Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent, Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE)
Teaching is an opportunity to develop future decision makers.
Dr. Nathan M. Murata, 2020-2021 Chair of the Hawai‘i Teacher Education Coordinating Committee (TECC)
Why teach? Because it matters.
Dr. Cynthia Covell, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Talent Management at the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE)
I was a teacher. Now I want to support aspiring teachers.
Sungti Hsu, Licensing Specialist, Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board (HTSB)
My congratulations to you for considering teaching in Hawai‘i as a career – be it your first job after college or a second career after investigating other opportunities.
(Full statement here)Dr. Philip Bossert. Executive Director, Hawai‘i Association for Independent Schools (HAIS)
One quality that all of our schools do look for in their teachers is a commitment to serve the keiki of Hawaii and teach in a way that meets our students' needs.
(Full statement here)PJ Foehr, Interim Deputy Director of the Hawai‘i State Public Charter School Commission (SPCSC)
What makes a great teacher? Passion and compassion.
Dr. Llewellyn Young, Superintendent, Hawai‘i Catholic Schools (HCS)