Position: Teacher
School: Waiakea High School
School District: Hawaii Public Schools
City, State: Hilo, HI
Yvette Bright-Poai was nominated by an anonymous student.
"Mrs. Poai is a bright light in a dark, cruel world," said the student. "When I first met Mrs. Poai, I loved her enthusiasm to teach. It even inspired me to pursue my own career in teaching. When I enter Mrs. Poai's class, I am thrilled to see her uplifting spirit. I am so thankful for all that she does for other students and I."