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Revamping salaries is key in preventing ‘mass exodus’ of Hawaii public school teachers

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                                Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia is a 27-year, double-certified teacher and has been stuck at the same pay classification for 20 years. Although Pescaia loves her job and students, she and other veteran teachers are considering leaving the field because they’re not compensated appropriately for their experience.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia is a 27-year, double-certified teacher and has been stuck at the same pay classification for 20 years. Although Pescaia loves her job and students, she and other veteran teachers are considering leaving the field because they’re not compensated appropriately for their experience.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia last week advised students who belong to the Bayanihan Club.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia last week advised students who belong to the Bayanihan Club.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia is a 27-year, double-certified teacher and has been stuck at the same pay classification for 20 years. Although Pescaia loves her job and students, she and other veteran teachers are considering leaving the field because they’re not compensated appropriately for their experience.
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Waialua High & Intermediate School teacher Victoria Pescaia last week advised students who belong to the Bayanihan Club.