Charles Teruo Toguchi

Background

Toguchi, Charles Teruo was born on November 13, 1941 in Kahaluu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1964. Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967. Master in Educational Administration, California State University, Long Beach, 1969.

Career

Mathematics teacher, Ewa School, 1965; mathematics teacher, Kailua Intermediate, 1965-1966; mathematics teacher, Muir Junior High School, Los Angeles, 1966-1968; mathematics teacher, adult education Farrington High School, 1968; mathematics teacher, Kailua High School, 1968-1969; administrative assistant, staff engineer, Pacific Concrete and Rock Company Ltd., 1969-1972; political action and legislation director, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1972-1976; member, Hawaii House Representatives, 1977-1982; member, Hawaii Senate, 1983-1987; superintendent, Hawaii State Department Education, since 1987. Chair education committee House Representatives, Hawaii, 1981, 82, ocean and marine resources committee, 1977-1980. Vice-chair education committee Hawaii State Senate, 1984, transportation committee, 1985, 86, chair education committee, 1985, 86, agriculture committee, 1983.

Production supervisor Jacqueline's of Hawaii, 1972. Safety officer Pan-Pacific Corporation, 1982. Commissioner Education Commission States.

Board directors Northern KoolauHealth Education Center. Guest lecturer, workshop leader, forum participant numerous educational organizations.

Achievements

• Charles Teruo Toguchi has been listed as a noteworthy state agency superintendent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Hawaii Education Roundtable, Kahaluu Methodist Church, Ahuimanu Homeowners Association With United States Army National Guard Reserve. Member Lions Club.

Connections

Married Elaine A. Toguchi. Children: Jodi, Ryan.

Spouse:

Elaine A. Toguchi

child:

Ryan Toguchi

child:

Jodi Toguchi