HTSB Board Member

Christine K. Sorensen
Member

Stakeholders Represented:
Teacher Education Programs

Appointment expires:
Ex-officio

School/Title:
University of Hawaii - Manoa, Dean of the College of Education

Academic Degrees:

1. Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston, Speech Communicatios
2. Master of Science, Iowa State University, Professional Studies in Education
3. Ph. D, Iowa State University, Professional Studies in Education

Years of Experience:
20

Philosophy on teacher licensing:
Verifying ability to meet standards is important. Licensing is a way to regulate the profession to ensure that those teaching our children have the requisite qualifications.

Goals as an HTSB Board member:

1. To help streamline the processes while still ensuring quality.