Teaching Medal Award Winner

Michele Ebersole
Hilo

An associate professor of education, Michele Ebersole is an outstanding role model who inspires students to do their best. She displays the professional demeanor and personal warmth that characterize the most effective and engaging teachers.

Students identify with Ebersole because she is youthful, personable and articulate, but they also admire her dedication, competence and dignity. She takes time to ensure students’ needs are met and their questions answered. She also provides extensive feedback. Her students describe her as sensitive, warm and an exemplary scholar. Ebersole embodies for them the qualities of the teacher they would like to be someday.