Opening

My name is Michael "Mike" Jerry and I am so excited more importantly, I am so LUCKY to be your child’s teacher for this school year!  I would like to welcome you all back to another new school year (SY2023-24)!  I cannot wait to share the rest of the year with your lovely children and to see what this fun-filled year has in store for us.

Teacher Bio

I was born and raised on Long Island New York, I moved to the Big Island of Hawaii in May of 2012.  My family still lives in New York and I try to visit as much as I can, but I don't miss the winters!

I love to play guitar when I have the time and read mystery/crime novels.  My all-time favorite authors include Stephen King and Nelson DeMille.  I also enjoy hiking, swimming, camping, and seeing what this beautiful island has to offer.  

Education

I started my college experience at Molloy College in New York then transferred to the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  UH Hilo is where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in music and a certificate in educational studies in 2015.  In May of 2019, I received my master's in education from UH Hilo.

 Certification

Standard license for Elementary Education K-6

Master of Arts in Teaching 

Teaching Experience

I was a substitute teacher for Hawaii Island public schools for 3 years.  This is my 6th year of teaching.

Teacher of Promise for West Hawaii 2020-21 SY