"I have been teaching for 21 years at the elementary level in the State of Hawaii Public school system. Prior to teaching in Hawaii, I spent 3 years teaching English in a Japanese high school on the JET Program. I am a graduate of Iolani School.

I am also a devoted husband and father of three children, ages 13, 11 and 8. I have enjoyed the opportunities to work with students to help them succeed in different academic areas as well as infuse life lessons from my experiences."