Teri Ushijima

Teri Ushijima was appointed as interim assistant superintendent for the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design on Nov. 2, 2020. Prior to her appointment, Ushijima served as the director of Assessment and Accountability under the Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance. The branch is responsible for the development and implementation of the Department’s statewide summative assessments and the associated accountability systems. Prior to her role as director, Ushijima served as executive director of the Leadership Institute, Aiea-Moanalua-Radford complex area superintendent as well as a principal at Mokulele Elementary and vice principal at Moanalua High. She is a National Milken Educator Award recipient and also taught at Mililani Mauka, Mokulele, Leihoku and Honowai Elementary schools.