HTSB Board Member

Kathryn Matayoshi

Stakeholders Represented:
Hawaii Department of Education, Superintendent of Schools.

Appointment expires:
Ex-officio

School/Title:
Superintendent of Schools, Hawaii Department of Education.

Academic Degrees:
Juris doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Bachelor's degree from Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Years of Experience:
In the education field since July 1, 2009.

Philosophy on teacher licensing:
Professional teaching standards that foster student achievement are fundamental to our goal of improving education.  Teachers must have a deep understanding and commitment to those standards and incorporating them into daily practice.  Licensure is an on-going commitment by the professionals who hold those credentials to a cycle of continuous reflection and improvement.  These are the principles by which I believe teaching can continue to grow and elevate the profession to the level of respect that it deserves.

Goals as an HTSB Board member:
Through the mission and vision of the HTSB, my goal is to focus on improving teaching as it relates to improving student learning.