School of Teacher Education
Aʻo aku, Aʻo mai
Teaching and learning to inspire a bright, compassionate, and innovative society, one educator at a time.
Interested in teaching? Attend one of our monthly virtual teacher licensure info sessions.
Who We Are
A leading professional community of educators with kuleana to Hawai‘i and the world.
Learn moreWhat We Do
We intentionally chose “A’o aku, A’o mai” to reflect our belief that there is an inherent reciprocity in the teaching and learning process. We teach, We learn. We learn, We teach. The processes are inseparable.
Learn moreOur Kuleana
We intentionally chose “Ke Alaula o ka Naʻauao” to reflect our belief that as educators, we have the privilege of humbly and respectfully working with students and communities to create a more just and cohesive society.
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Explore Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Post Bac & Graduate Programs
Ready to get started?
Explore Your Options
Not sure which pathway is the best fit or want to learn more about the teaching career? Speak with our recruitment specialist to discuss options and ask questions.
Advising Support
Meet with an OSAS academic advisor to get assistance with confirming eligibility and next steps for the undergrad or post bac certificate program you are pursuing.
MEdT Support
Interested in the Master of Education in Teaching? Meet with their program advisor to get assistance with confirming eligibility and next steps.
The Hawaiʻi Writing Project (HWP), housed with the COE and STE, was recently awarded $11,000 to support Fragile Freedoms: Regional Perspectives on U.S. WWII Confinement Sites Education Project. The Project is a collaboration between the Hawaii Writing Project, the National Writing Project, The National Park Service, and the National Japanese American Historical Society.
Interested in learning more about the HWP or the Co-Directors, STE Professor Charlotte Frambaugh-Kritzer and STE Professor Stephanie Buelow?
Use the link🔗 in our profile to go over the full COE News story.
#COESTE #hawaiiwritingproject #teachingliteracy #Hawaiieducation
Teacher Hero Tuesday! 🌟
We always love sharing the heartfelt notes from students sharing their heroes. Swipe through to read some of the wonderful things students had to say about the educators who make a difference in their lives. 📚✨
Who is your teacher hero? Tag them or drop a note of appreciation in the comments below! 👇
#coeste #TeacherAppreciation #HawaiiEducators #BeATeacher #teacherherotuesday
Faculty Spotlight on 2026–2027 Hubert V. Everly Endowed Scholar in Education(Vail Matsumoto)!🏫🥳
A Faculty member from the School of Teacher Education(MEdT), Vail Matsumoto worked with Drs. Stacy George, Waynele Yu, Stephanie Furuta, and the Waipahu PDS team to make the project AI-Powered Contribution a reality. This is just one example of the excellent work that Vail and the Faculty at the STE are completing to further the goals of the College of Education and UH Mānoa.
Looking to see more of what is happening at the STE and COE? Check out the full story by visiting the links🔗 in our bio!
#BeAHeroBeATeacher #coeste #HawaiiLife #MEdT #Everly
Ready to launch into a teaching career? 🍎✨
Whether you’re looking to get licensed, upgrade your credentials, or start your journey in education, the School of Teacher Education (STE) at UH Mānoa has flexible teacher licensure solutions designed for you!
🎓 Why STE?
• Flexible pathways tailored to your goals
• Dedicated support through every step of your licensure
• Serve and inspire Hawaii’s future generations
📅 Upcoming Application Dates
Final Application Deadline for Spring Semester programs on October 1st:
• “Grow Our Own” Teachers Initiative Stipend
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Secondary Education
• Bachelor’s of Education – Secondary Education
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education
Applications open for Fall Semester programs on November 1st:
• Master of Education in Teaching
• Bachelor’s of Education – Elementary Education
👉 Apply to STE today! Tap the link in our bio to explore our programs and start your application.
#TeacherLicensure #TeachHawaii #COESTE #BecomeATeacher
Dr. Leah Muccio, an Associate Professor at UH Mānoa`s College of Education, School of Teacher Education, recently joined KITV for a segment📺. The segment leaned on her child development expertise to help "Families navigate back to school with keiki amid storm stress".
If you`re interested in learning more about this topic or taking classes with Dr. Muccio, use the link 🔗in our profile to learn more!
#TeachingExpert #KeikiFirst #COESTE #earlychildhoodeducation #HawaiiEducation
Zoom in for your sign! 🪧✨
October 1: General Final Deadline for applications to Spring 2027 PBCEE, PBCSE, and Secondary BEd. Also for our friends in the PBSPED program.
Check out the link🔗 in bio to apply!
#teacherlicense #ApplicationDeadline #Zoom #DueDate
Kinda chic to be part of the School of Teacher Education 💅✨
📍 UH Mānoa College of Education
#STE #UHManoa #FutureTeachers #ElementaryEd #MEdT #TeacherOrientation #Hawaiieducators #KindaChic
Huakaʻi (verb): trip, voyage, journey.
At the STE, we see a huakaʻi as more than a journey—it’s an intentional, place-based learning experience. 🌺 Through experiencing a sense of place, participants deepen both their pedagogical and cultural knowledge, learning through connection, experience, and community.
🌸🇯🇵✈️
Are you interested in an adventure this year? Find out more about a huakaʻi to Sendai, Japan (March 2027) or Kyoto, Japan (June 2027) by visiting https://bit.ly/COEJapan2027 or by emailing Patricia Massoth at: pmassoth@hawaii.edu
#coeste #UHManoa #Huakai #FieldStudy #studyabroad
