Kristal Blacksmith
- Island: Hawai‘i
- Class: Middle School Science
- Years of Teaching: 5
- Field/Office: Waikoloa Elementary
- Complex Area: Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena
- Home Town: Greelely PA
- District: Hawai‘i
What do you think is the Hawaii Department of Education’s greatest strength?
professional development programs
What do you think is the greatest strength about the complex area that you work in? What is your complex area known for?
Our school is known to be small and personalized, we make sure our students get what they need.
What are some fun activities that individuals enjoy doing outside school hours within the COMPLEX AREA that you represent?
gardening, thrift store shopping, garage saling, spending time with the community and family, exercising
What are some fun activities that individuals enjoy doing outside school hours within the COMPLEX AREA that you represent?
hiking, surfing, water sports, hunting, shopping, going to the beach, bicycling
What do you enjoy most about the students you teach in Hawaii?
That they are jazzed for science
What do YOU enjoy doing in your free time while in Hawaii?
Gardening, thrift storing, saving the environment
What’s YOUR favorite local food on your island? How would you describe the food?
Loco moco, rice- burger- egg- gravy; how can you go wrong?
What’s your favorite place to eat on your island? What kind of food is it?
Hawaiian Style Cafe, local foods and Island fish and chips- fresh local fish