Why we should care about
Improving our Public Education System
172K
students
13K
teachers, librarians, counselors
12K
educational officers,
civil service, &
support personnel
15:1
student : teacher
ratio
13th
in K-12 Public School Spending
12th
in K-12 Public School Funding
31st
in overall rank
36th
in quality rank
26th
in safety rank
Everyone deserves quality education. As the only state with only one school district, the state government has a unique opportunity to influence growth & improvements and an obligation to provide all of our keiki the best education possible.
We must focus on supporting our Department of Education through competitive wages, proper budget & spending oversight, and 360-degree onsite services:
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Through our schools, we can increase the overall health of our state, address the issue of homelessness, and help our keiki diversify our economy.
Career Counseling & Development
Special Needs
Teachers
Mental Health & Wellness
Parent Support & Mentorship
Food Security & Nutrition
After School Programs
ESL Services
STEM
Programs
Relevant Experience
Bizgenics Foundation, Board of Director
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Worked closely with the board to implement and execute various educational-related initiatives and programs, such as BizzyB.com and Project Lemon Tree.
Rotary Club of Downtown Honolulu, Youth Services Chair
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Worked closely with Ke'elikolani Middle School on various youth programs and initiatives including sponsoring the KMS Interact Club and the annual "4-way Test" Essay Contest
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Worked closely with District 5000 to help implement a number of career development programs for High School students
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Aloha United Way, Former member of Society of Young Leaders
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Helped launch AUW's inaugural "Adulting 101" program, a one-day session that taught high school students important life & career skills such as resume building, interviewing, and personal finance management.
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