Ms. Pang, a teacher at Kalani High School, has been teaching biology and marine biology for nearly five years.

“When students come back to me saying that they now feel like they can do something like that or they plan to pursue it, it’s a proud teacher feeling to me because I made them feel like they could do something,” she said.

Students may find science a difficult subject to learn and understand, making it hard for them to ask questions and comprehend the subject. Pang does what she can to meet her students halfway and find solutions to better help students understand science.

“I always try to sit down and make something that is a difficult concept relatable to them,” she said.

Teachers have different approaches to disciplining their students.

“I believe in discipline in a way that it should be a learning lesson, not a punishment,” Pang said.

Coming into the school year, many students set goals; likewise, teachers also set goals for themselves.

“Stuff is always changing, and I like being able to guide younger individuals in that way,” Pang said.

Students are not the only ones learning in school. Teachers also learn new things along the way, whether it’s about their students, a subject, or even themselves.

“I think I am still finding my way and still learning different things, still figuring out what my classroom management style is, it’s mostly treating people in a way where I want them to approach the learning environment as a place to learn,” Pang said.

There are proud moments for teachers. Seeing the success and student improvement can be just as touching and rewarding for teachers as it is for students.

“I’m not responsible for students’ successes, they are,” she said. “But to let them know that I helped them see that it was possible for them is like the best part.”