STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2239

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 546, 741, 742

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 546, 741, and 742, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board

G.M. No. 546	BRAD SHIMIZU, for a term to expire 06-30-2021;
G.M. No. 741	DAVELYN HAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and
G.M. No. 742	KIM SANDERS, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Brad Shimizu, Davelyn Han, and Kim Sanders for service on the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board.

BRAD SHIMIZU

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Brad Shimizu from the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board and four individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Shimizu is presently the Band Director for grades seven to twelve at Hawaii Baptist Academy and a Faculty Member of the Hawaii Youth Symphony. In the past, he has taught various mathematics courses and Advanced Placement Physics. He earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in General Music from Eastern University and a Master's of Music in Oboe Performance from the New England Conservatory. In his personal statement, Mr. Shimizu indicated that he hopes to better understand the process and standards of teacher certification in the State and be able to give feedback and suggestions that will ensure good teaching. Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. Shimizu's experience as an educator in the private school sector, as well as his willingness to serve, will be great assets to the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board.

DAVELYN HAN

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Davelyn Han from the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board and four individuals.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Han is presently a teacher at Kualapu‘u Public Conversion Charter School on the island of Moloka‘i. In the past, she has served as the Director and a teacher for Pūnana Leo o Moloka‘i, a Hawaiian language preschool that educates children through a family-based model. Ms. Han earned a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. In her personal statement, Ms. Han indicated that her experience as a charter school teacher in a rural community gives her a unique perspective and voice and she hopes to provide support to the State's education system by evaluating teacher development programs that enhance teacher practices. Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Han's professional experience, as well as her dedication to public service, will be great assets to the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board.

KIM SANDERS

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kim Sanders from the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board and three individuals.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Sanders is presently the Principal at Ewa Makai Middle School. In the past, she has served as Principal at Aiea High School, Assistant Principal at Kapolei High School, and as a teacher in several schools in Hawaii, other states, and various countries around the world. Ms. Sanders earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Education from Arizona State University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration K-12 from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. In her personal statement, Ms. Sanders indicated that she believes it is important that students are provided with qualified teachers that excel and provide confidence in the teaching profession. Your Committee therefore finds that Ms. Sander's proven leadership abilities, as well as her experience as a public school educator and administrator, will be great assets to the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,

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MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair