Michael and christina kishimoto husband

HILO — Hawaii’s incoming education chief says she’s a school reformer who is committed to narrowing achievement gaps — though she’s also garnered some criticism in districts she’s led in the past.

Christina Kishimoto, currently head of Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona, was selected last week to serve as the next superintendent of the state Department of Education.

First, Christina Kishimoto did indeed file for and receive a divorce from her former husband Michael Kishimoto.

KISHIMOTO, Hideo "Gary" Hideo "Gary" Kishimoto, 75, beloved husband of over 53 years to Margaret T. (Gray) Kishimoto and longtime resident of East Hartford.

Accompanying Kishimoto during her recent house-hunting trip was her husband, Michael, who has a background in the military and is recently.

His salary is $ for the first year — matching his predecessor Christina Kishimoto.

Chiefs for Change is a nonprofit, bipartisan network of diverse state and district education chiefs dedicated to preparing all students for today's world.

She starts the position Aug. 1 on a three-year contract and is slated to earn $240,000 per year.

She is replacing Kathryn Matayoshi, a Hilo native who’s held the role since 2010. Last year, the state Board of Education opted not to renew Matayoshi’s contract for another term.

Matayoshi’s last salary was $200,000 per year.

Kishimoto has Hilo ties: Members of her ex-spouse’s extended family reside in Hilo and operate a small business downtown. A family member on Thursday, who requested not to be named, confirmed the ties