STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3229

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 568, 569, 570, 571, 573

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 568, 569, 570, 571, and 573, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

 

G.M. No. 568

KRISTI MIYAMAE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025;

 

G.M. No. 569

DAWN RAYMOND,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025;

 

G.M. No. 570

BRANDEN KAWAZOE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 571

KIM SANDERS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and

 

G.M. No. 573

KATINA SOARES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Kristi Miyamae, Dawn Raymond, Branden Kawazoe, Kim Sanders, and Katina Soares for service on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

 

KRISTI MIYAMAE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kristi Miyamae from two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Miyamae's professional and leadership experience, and desire to contribute to the teaching community, will be valuable assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Ms. Miyamae is a licensed teacher at Mililani Middle School with nearly twenty years of experience in education.  She has been described in testimony as a diligent and organized professional.  Ms. Miyamae is currently a member of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and has served in leadership roles with the Hawaii State Teachers Association.  Ms. Miyamae holds a Master's degree in Special Education and is a professional development trainer for the Hawaii State Teachers Association.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Kristi Miyamae be reappointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

DAWN RAYMOND

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Dawn Raymond from three individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Raymond's professional and leadership experience, and desire to contribute to the teaching community, will be valuable assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Colleagues report that Ms. Raymond is a dedicated and energetic educator, and a recognized leader in the school community.  Ms. Raymond holds a Master's degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder and has worked in education for over a decade.  She is presently a special education teacher at Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and presently serves as a member of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Ms. Raymond also has extensive community service experience.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dawn Raymond be reappointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

BRANDEN KAWAZOE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Branden Kawazoe from two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Kawazoe's knowledge, professional and leadership experience, and desire to contribute to the teaching community will be valuable assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Mr. Kawazoe holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and has nearly a decade's worth of experience serving as a school counselor at Kaiser High School.  He has also been a Director at the Assets School Summer Camp since 2012.  Mr. Kawazoe was the head basketball coach of Kaiser High School's boys varsity basketball team from 2013 to 2018 and led the team to its first ever state championship.  Additionally, Mr. Kawazoe has extensive community service experience and presently serves as Chairperson of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Branden Kawazoe be reappointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

KIM SANDERS

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kim Sanders from four individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Sanders' knowledge, professional and leadership experience, and desire to contribute to the teaching community will be valuable assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Ms. Sanders has more than forty years of experience in education and is currently the principal of Ewa Makai Middle School.  She 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 Hawaii.  Ms. Sanders is a teaching veteran, described in testimony as a highly responsive and involved professional with tremendous leadership skills.  She has an extensive track record of community service, as well as educational awards and honors.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Kim Sanders be reappointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

KATINA SOARES

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Katina Soares from two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Soares' knowledge, professional and leadership experience, and desire to contribute to the teaching community will be valuable assets to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Dr. Soares has over twenty years of experience in education and is currently the principal of Molokai High School.  Dr. Soares received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Judson College, Master's degree in Education School Counseling from Liberty University, Doctor of Philosophy degree from Walden University, and holds numerous certifications.  She is a recipient of the 2020 Innovative Grant Award and received honors for exemplary performance as a vice principal in 2017 and 2018.  Dr. Soares has been an interim member of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board since 2021 and has held a multitude of professional and community service positions over the years.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Katina Soares be appointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     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