Is this for you? Hear from these 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