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Teachers are the back- bone of our state econ- omy and workforce, as the education they provide has a direct impact on the skills needed to fill indus- try jobs that drive economic activity. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future be- longs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Let’s take a moment to cele- brate teachers and their quest to help our keiki to pursue their dreams.
er Certification is an achieve- ment that is the highest level of certification for a teacher. While obtaining NBTC status is not required, it is something that takes time and effort to further skills and classroom performance. NBTC teachers have demonstrated leadership skills and expanded class- room expertise, both of which that will help their students.
has two teachers who have achieved NBTC status: Tayna Cobbins successful- ly renewed her certification and Tracy Kaichi is a new- ly endorsed NBTC teacher. Let’s all take a moment to celebrate our teachers and all of the NBTC certified teachers in our communities and state. Mahalo, teachers, for all you do.
Contact state Rep. Cory Chun (D-35 — Portions of Pearl City and Waipahu, Crestview) at 808-586-6170 and repchun@capitol.ha- waii.gov.
Continuing education is a commitment to a profession. For Hawai‘i teachers, obtain- ing the National Board Teach-
In December 2022, Ha- wai‘i’s public schools had 28 new NBTC teachers and 82 teachers who maintained their certification, which lasts for five years. These teachers invested their own
(From left) State superintendent Keith Hayashi, Waipahu High School teacher Tracy Kaichi, Waipahu High School principal Zach Sheets, Pearl City/Waipahu Complex Area superintendent Ricardo Fajardo and state Rep. Cory Chun pose at the National Board Teacher Certification event. PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE REP. CORY CHUN
time and expense to embark to complete. The process that highlight mastery of a on the certification process, requires a skills assessment subject.
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