And it was great being a panelist at the 3rd Annual It’s Great to be a Teacher in Hawaiʻi event at Leeward Community College. This event celebrates teaching and tries to recruit prospective teachers to enter the field. There were resources from all of the local colleges.

Keynotes were Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent of Hawaiʻi public schools, Phil Bossert, Executive Director of HAIS, and Sione Thompson, Executive Director of Hawaiʻi Charter Schools.

After introductions, our panel participated in two Q&A breakout sessions. I especially enjoyed talking to current high school students who are interested in entering the field.

I was surprised by the attendance of my sister, and friends Jason, Christine, and Lilia. Nice seeing familiar faces in the audience.

It was an inspiring day with passionate educators. Always nice to reflect on why it’s great being a teacher here in Hawaiʻi…