CHRISTINA KISHIMOTO
Former Superintendent
HawaiiDr. Christina Kishimoto is the former superintendent of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Prior to her work in Hawaii, she was superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) in Arizona, a district of 39,000 students. Under her leadership, GPS was recognized as one of the top 10 districts in the state and was voted best place to work.
Kishimoto is a data-driven educational leader who believes in student and parent voice and site-based empowerment for principals and teachers. She is a passionate advocate for public school systems, student-centered educational policies, and strategic planning aligned to standards-based goals.
Kishimoto earned a master’s in public affairs from the University of Connecticut and a doctorate from Columbia University.