Brendan Fliris is an accomplished secondary educator who skillfully balances personal relationships, cutting-edge technology, and hard work. As a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Brendan has honed his pedagogical skills and delivered exceptional lessons to his students at Keaau High School. Brendan's professional experience is nothing short of impressive, having held prominent roles as a sales and construction specialist at Big Island Granite, bar manager at Awaken Cafe, sales representative at GroupTalent, and account executive at Yelp.com. His diverse background includes a stint in biological fisheries technology with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides him with a unique perspective on environmental conservation. Brendan is a former Teach For America Hawaii Corps member, and with his business administration degree from Cal State East Bay, he has leveraged his expertise in various settings.