Bryan Silver

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

Multiple cultures

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

Academics

What makes your particular school or office special or distinctive?

High number AP classes, Innovation Station, Robotics, Band

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

Time, space, equipment

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

Support from Administration

What words would you use to describe your students?

Courage, generous

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

Working with an incredible Science and CTE departments. The robotics program.

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

Hackers club (golf)

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

Sailing

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

They are kids that want to learn, and connecting with them as people.

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

Sailing, Volunteering at robotics tournaments, gardening, growing orchids

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

Shave Ice, Poke bowl

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

Lemon tree, Vietnamese food

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

Rent in the area you think you want to be in. Affordable is often far from where you teach.

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

Balance and embrace a fear you can do one thing beyond the classroom.