Jennifer Sato

What do you think is the Hawaii Department of Education’s greatest strength?

Bringing everyone together

What do you think is the greatest strength about the complex area that you work in? What is your complex area known for?

EL Design Team, unison

What makes your particular school or office special or distinctive?

Location!

What are two main challenges you face or teachers in general face as a educator in Hawaii?

Many students come with emotional issues and all different backgrounds

What are the qualities that make a Hawaii State Department of Education teacher successful?

Being able to connect with the families and students

What words would you use to describe your students?

Adaptable

What is unique and/or special about the school you work at? What do you enjoy most about teaching there?

The staff is caring.

What are some fun activities that individuals enjoy doing outside school hours within the COMPLEX AREA that you represent?

Beach, working out, hiking

What are some fun activities that individuals enjoy doing outside school hours on the ISLAND that you work at?

Beach, hiking, night life

What do you enjoy most about the students you teach in Hawaii?

The diversity

What do YOU enjoy doing in your free time while in Hawaii?

Spending time with my family

What’s YOUR favorite local food on your island? How would you describe the food?

Hawaiian Food; represents the culture here in Hawaii

What’s your favorite place to eat on your island? What kind of food is it?

Poke, from anywhere

What are some housing tips that you could recommend for teachers relocating to Hawaii?

Pick someplace close that you want to work and play!

What advice would you give to a new teacher who wants to work in your complex for the Hawaii DOE in general?

Have an open mind, in Honolulu there is a wide range of students