STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1809

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 788, 789, 790, 791

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 788, 789, 790, and 791, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

 

G.M. No. 788

DAVELYN HAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025;

 

G.M. No. 789

GLEN MIYASATO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022;

 

G.M. No. 790

KATINA SOARES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and

 

G.M. No. 791

JONATHAN GILLENTINE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Davelyn Han, Glen Miyasato, Katina Soares, and Jonathan Gillentine for service on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

 

DAVELYN HAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Davelyn Han from the HTSB and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Han's background in education qualify her for appointment to the HTSB.  Ms. Han received her Bachelor's degree in elementary education and Master's degree in educational technology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Additionally, Ms. Han has a background in Hawaiian language and currently works as a teacher in a Hawaiian language immersion program at a public conversion charter school.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Han currently serves the HTSB as its Legislative Committee Chairperson.  Her perspectives on charter schools, neighbor island classroom teaching, and Hawaiian language immersion have been a valuable resource for the HTSB and your Committee therefore recommends Davelyn Han for appointment to the HTSB.

 

GLEN MIYASATO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Glen Miyasato from the HTSB and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Miyasato's background in teaching and education administration qualify him for appointment to the HTSB.  Mr. Miyasato received his Bachelor's degree in education and Master's degree in education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Mr. Miyasato has a wealth of experience as a teacher, having taught at the middle school and high school levels for nearly twenty-five years.  Additionally, Mr. Miyasato has a background in administration with nearly a decade's worth of experience as a Principal.  His experience in teaching and administration will be very beneficial to the HTSB.  Therefore, your Committee recommends Glen Miyasato for appointment to the HTSB.

 

KATINA SOARES

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Katina Soares from the HTSB, Department of Education, and twelve individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Soares' background in education and counseling qualify her for appointment to the HTSB.  Dr. Soares received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Judson College, Master's degree in education school counseling from Liberty University, and Doctor of Philosophy degree from Walden University.  Dr. Soares has spent more than a decade working in education administration as a principal or vice principal on the islands of Molokai and Maui.  Additionally, she has more than seven years of experience working as a school counselor, including serving as the counseling department chair at Molokai High School.  Dr. Soares' experience in administration, counseling, and on neighbor island schools will be a valuable addition to the HTSB.  Therefore, your Committee recommends Katina Soares for appointment to the HTSB.

 

JONATHAN GILLENTINE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jonathan Gillentine from the HTSB and nine individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Gillentine's background in education qualifies him for appointment to the HTSB.  Dr. Gillentine received his Bachelor's degree, Master's degree in education, and Doctor of Philosophy in education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He has nearly forty years of teaching experience, including teaching at the elementary school, high school, community college, and university levels.  Additionally, Dr. Gillentine was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2017.  Your Committee also notes that Dr. Gillentine previously served on the HTSB, including serving for four years as the HTSB Chair.  His proven track record of excellence in teaching as well as his previous service on the HTSB qualify him for appointment and your Committee therefore recommends Jonathan Gillentine for appointment to the HTSB.

 

     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