HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is celebrating 21 teachers statewide who have earned their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification – a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching.
“Our National Board Certified Teachers are not just educators; they are mentors, leaders, and champions of excellence,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “They possess a deep understanding of their subject matter and a keen insight into the individual needs and strengths of each of their students. … Their commitment to continuous improvement and their willingness to push the boundaries of their own professional practice sets an inspiring example for all of us.”
The new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) were honored by Gov. Josh Green, Superintendent Hayashi, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hope Poʻo Kumu (Vice Principal) Keola Silva, Joan Lewis, president of the Hawaiʻi Education Association and the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board at a ceremony Saturday, along with legislators and representatives of the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association.
Ina ia maua pe taofi lenei tusipasi, e tatau i faiaoga ona faʻafou i taʻiala fou ma faiga sili ona lelei i aʻoaʻoga. O se faiga faigata e mafai ona ave i soʻo se mea mai le tasi i le tolu tausaga ma e aofia ai tagata talosaga e tuʻuina atu se faila atoatoa.
Gov. Green thanked the newly certified cohort for their dedication and remarked on the importance of highly-qualified teachers to the entire state, saying their commitment to students lays the foundation for the future of the entire state.
In addition to the 21 newly certified teachers, 83 educators renewed their NBCT certifications. Hawai‘i ranks 12th in the nation for the percentage of NBCTs, and boasts one of the fastest growing populations of NBCT educators. Hawaiʻi now has 789 teachers holding this designation.
Fa'afetai i faia'oga Hawai'i nei ua maua a latou tusipasi:
Motu o Hawaii
- Kristal Blacksmith, Waikoloa Elementary & Middle
- Nekia Mahzad-Nolan, Hilo High
Kaua'i
- Sarah Kern, Kamakahelei Middle
Maui
- Tai Baird, Wailuku Elementary
- Abigale Prock, Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design, Extended Learning Branch
O'ahu
- Janice Avellana, Hahaʻione Elementary
- Shely Chang, Kaʻimiloa Elementary
- Lauren Collier, Kāneʻohe Elementary
- James Inamasu, ʻEwa Makai Middle
- Riley Jaeger, Niu Valley Middle
- Melissa Lee, Kāneʻohe Elementary
- Kiani McBean, ʻAikahi Elementary
- Abigail McClellan, Kamiloiki Elementary
- Kai Morrell, Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama Campus
- Shelby Oshiro, Waiʻanae Intermediate
- Kathryn Parsons, Jarrett Middle
- Jade Pham, Kawānanakoa Middle
- Kehaulani Piiohia, Malama Honua Public Charter School
- Vanessa Race, Dole Middle
- Bryan Silver, Kalani High
- Ernescia Torricer, Red Hill Elementary
Mo nisi fa'amatalaga e uiga i le tusipasi ma le National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, asiasi nbpts.org.
