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James Urbaniak
- Island: Oahu, Hawai‘i, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai
- District: Honolulu, Leeward, Central, Windward, Hawai‘i, Maui, Kauai
- Position: Teacher Recruiter

AJ Cabradilla
- Island: Oahu, Hawai‘i, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai
- District: Honolulu, Leeward, Central, Windward, Hawai‘i, Maui, Kauai
- Position: Teacher Recruiter

Rosey-Maruko Asher
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: Elementary Teacher
The Hawaii Department of Education’s greatest strength is the people within

Jerico Jaramillo
- Island: Lanai
- District: Maui
- Position: English Teacher
Lanai is characterized by a tranquil pace, a harmonious blend of cultural richness, and a deep connection with nature. The island’s small population fosters a strong sense of community where aloha spirit thrives.

Monica Weida
- Island: Oahu
- District: Leeward
- Position: Third Grade
My students have the biggest hearts. They root for each other through all they do. I have taught in other states and Hawaii's students are the best!!

CJ Ancheta
- Island: Maui
- District: Maui
- Position: Math Teacher
The students are unique being that they come from diverse ethnic and language groups. I enjoy getting to know them by learning more about their cultural traditions, language, and values.

Luke Kahawai
- Island: Kauai
- District: Kauai
- Position: Physical Education (PE)
Kauai is a small community and it's that family atmosphere that makes working on Kauai so great.

Jen Evans
- Island: Oahu
- District: Honolulu
- Position: 3rd Grade
I enjoy that these young students have such caring hearts. My students have all found ways to give back to the community in unique ways.

Brad Kusunoki
- Island: Oahu
- District: Central
- Position: School Counselor
Diversity, every student is different in many ways and each brings a different perspective to the school.

Clint Labrador
- Island: Molokai
- District: Maui
- Position: 5th and 6th grade Special Education Teacher
I think the Hawaii Dept. of Education's greatest strength is the sense of Aloha.

Jennifer Rikert
- Island: Maui
- District: Maui
- Position: Full Release Special Education Mentor and Autism Team RT
The autonomy that each school has is empowering and it brings an individual culture to each school.

Amy Pankowski
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: 3rd Grade Special Education/Inclusion
Our biggest strength is our resilience and helping nature. We are known for the Lava.

Kristal Blacksmith
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Middle School Science
Our school is known to be small and personalized, we make sure our students get what they need.

Adrean Floro
- Island: Hawai‘i
- District: Hawai‘i
- Position: Student Services Coordinator & RTI Lead
The greatest strength of the HIDOE is the awareness of the Hawaiian culture and acceptance of diversity.