STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1924

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 713, 714, 715, 716, 718

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 713, 714, 715, 716, and 718, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board

 

G.M. No. 713

JONATHAN GILLENTINE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 714

ANNETTE A. NISHIKAWA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 715

ALVIN NAAWAO PARKER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

 

G.M. No. 716

LORILENE ANALEI KARRATTI PEREIRA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009; and

 

G.M. No. 718

CAROLINE SUE WONG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Jonathan Gillentine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audioloy, a professional diploma in Elementary Education, a Master of Education in Special Education degree, and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  He currently serves as a preschool teacher for children with special needs and is being nominated for reappointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for a second term as a representative of elementary school personnel on Oahu.  Dr. Gillentine's prior work experience includes service as a high school teacher in the following areas or capacities, special education, math and science, algebra, and a transition teacher, as well as an elementary school teacher.  He is a National Board Certified Teacher who has received numerous grants and awards for his work in education, is a member of many professional and community service organizations, and is deeply involved in professional development as both a presenter and a participant.

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Gillentine was submitted by the Department of Education, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Annette A. Nishikawa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Hawaii, as well as certificates as a teacher in elementary education and as a school administrator.  She currently serves as a middle school principal and is being nominated for reappointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for a second term as a representative of intermediate school administrators on Oahu.  Ms. Nishikawa's prior work experience includes service as a vice principal, intermediate school teacher, and elementary school teacher.  She is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations and is the recipient of several awards and professional honors.

 

     Testimony in support of Ms. Nishikawa was submitted by the Department of Education, the Hawaii Government Employees Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Alvin Naawao Parker holds a Bachelor of Humanities degree in History from the University of Hawaii and a Master of Education degree and a certificate in special and regular education from Gonzaga University.  He currently serves as a charter school principal and is being nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for his first term as a representative of elementary school personnel on Oahu.  Mr. Parker's prior work experience includes service as a special education teacher, a vessel operations superintendent, and a business owner.  He is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations in the State.

 

     Testimony in support of Mr. Parker was submitted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, the Hawaii Government Employees Association, and the Senate President.

 

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Lorilene Analei Karratti Pereira holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a professional diploma in Mathematics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.   She currently serves as sixth grade teacher and is being nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for her first term as a representative of private school personnel on Oahu.  Ms. Pereira's prior work experience includes service as an elementary school and kindergarten teacher.  She is actively involved in her community and is the member of professional organizations.

 

     Testimony in support of Ms. Pereira was submitted by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Caroline Sue Wong holds an Atrium Baccalaureus degree, with Honors, in Social Science from Wheaton College in Wheaton Illinois, a Master of Arts degree in Social Science from Michigan State University and a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from the University of Hawaii.  She currently serves as middle school principal and is being nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for her first term as a representative of secondary school administrators on Oahu.  Ms. Wong's prior work experience includes service as an educational specialist, a principal, a vice principal, an intermediate school teacher, and a high school teacher.  She is actively involved in numerous community and professional organizations, has received multiple awards and honors for her work in education, and has published several articles regarding education.

 

     Testimony in support of Ms. Wong was submitted by the Department of Education, the Hawaii Government Employees Association, two State Senators, and ten individuals.

 

     Your Committee questioned each nominee and received responses regarding the nominee's desire to serve, perception of the role and responsibilities of membership, qualifications for membership, and goals for the nominee's term of service on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Your Committee believes that the nominees adequately responded to the Committee's inquiries and demonstrated adequate knowledge of and a commitment to work towards the goals of the Board, including addressing the teacher shortage problem in Hawaii, specifically the need for licensing and re-licensing more highly qualified teachers.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,

 

 

 

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NORMAN SAKAMOTO, Chair