STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3990

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 816

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 No. 816, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

G.M. No. 816

JUSTIN MEW, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Justin Mew for service on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Your Committee did not receive any testimony on the nomination for the appointment of Justin Mew.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Mew received his Bachelor's degree in Education, and Master's degrees in Secondary Education and Educational Administration from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Mew is currently the Principal of Henry J. Kaiser High School. He previously served as the Principal of Niu Valley Middle School, Principal of Aina Haina Elementary School, Vice Principal of Moanalua Intermediate School, Vice Principal of Aiea Intermediate School, and as a State Science Education Specialist.

In addition to extensive experience in teaching and education administration, Mr. Mew has received numerous awards and accolades, including being named the Hawaii State Middle School Principal of the Year in 2011 and Educator of the Year in 2012. Mr. Mew is also active in the community, serving on the Board of Managers of the Nuuanu YMCA and as a member of the Youth Service Hawaii Board.

Your Committee further finds that Mr. Mew will provide the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board with the perspective of a sitting principal and a trained and certified teacher intake interviewer for the Department of Education. These roles have given Mr. Mew the experience of evaluating teachers for hiring and continued employment. In his personal statement, Mr. Mew emphasized the importance of national standards and certifications to ensure that students receive the high-quality teachers they deserve.

Accordingly, your Committee believes that Mr. Mew will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, and therefore recommends that Justin Mew be appointed to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

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

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MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair