Theodore M. Nishijo

Background

Nishijo, Theodore M. was born on April 8, 1935 in Honolulu. Son of Yasuto Nishijo and Michiko (Goto) Tsukada.

Education

Student, University Hawaii, 1953-1955; student, University Minnesota, 1955-1956; Bachelor of Science in Education, N.E. Missouri State University, 1957; Master of Science in Education, N.E. Missouri State University, 1958.

Career

Teacher, Kapaa (Kauai, Hawaii) High and Elementary School, 1958-1965; acting vice principal, Kapaa (Kauai, Hawaii) High and Elementary School, 1965-1966; administrative intern, U. Hawaii and McKinley High School, Honolulu, 1966-1967; vice principal, Radford High School, Honolulu, 1967-1969; principal, Kamiloiki and Nuuanu elementary schools, Honolulu, 1973-1977; principal, Kalani High School, Honolulu, 1977-1979; principal, Kamiloiki Elementary School, Honolulu, 1979-1983; principal, Likelike Elementary School, Honolulu, 1983-1991; institutional analyst Superintendent' General’ s Office, Hawaii Department Education, Honolulu, 1969-1973; educational specialist in mathematics and science Honolulu District Office, Hawaii Department Education, Honolulu, since 1991.

Achievements

• Theodore M. Nishijo has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, NAESP, Hawaii Education Association, Hawaii Government Employees Association, Hawaii Education Officers Association (past president), Hawaii ASCD (past president), International ASCD (Affiliate advising committee 1992-1994), unites states department Education (principal 1991-1992), Kappa Delta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: obedience training for German shepherds, instructing tracking with dogs.

Connections

Married Elaine T. Nishijo, June 11, 1959. Children: Britt Avery, Dareld Layne, Mark Reid.

Father:

Yasuto Nishijo Tsukada

Mother:

Michiko (Goto) Tsukada

Spouse:

Elaine T. Nishijo

child:

Dareld Layne Nishijo

child:

Mark Reid Nishijo

child:

Britt Avery Nishijo