This PEP Talk episode features Keri Shimomoto, who leads the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s (HIDOE) Teacher Induction Center. This statewide professional development model is designed to orient, acclimate, and nurture new teachers in Hawai‘i. The HIDOE continues to face challenges related to recruiting and retaining high-quality public school teachers. Listen to this show to find out how the HIDOE is leveraging the Hawai‘i Teacher Induction Center to address this issue. Also, Keri highlights some of the essential components of the Hawai‘i Teacher Induction Center. In addition, you’ll hear from several other Hawai‘i educators who share their perspectives on the importance of training, retaining, mentoring, and nurturing Hawai‘i’s most valuable resource—teachers.
This PEP Talk episode features Keri Shimomoto, who leads the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s (HIDOE) Teacher Induction Center. This statewide professional development model is designed to orient, acclimate, and nurture new teachers in Hawai‘i. The HIDOE continues to face challenges related to recruiting and retaining high-quality public school teachers. Listen to this show to find out how the HIDOE is leveraging the Hawai‘i Teacher Induction Center to address this issue. Also, Keri highlights some of the essential components of the Hawai‘i Teacher Induction Center. In addition, you’ll hear from several other Hawai‘i educators who share their perspectives on the importance of training, retaining, mentoring, and nurturing Hawai‘i’s most valuable resource—teachers.