The @MLTSinHawaii Newsletter
Most Likely to Succeed
September/October, 2021
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It's Launched!
The What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi Podcast
Season Three
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Episode #1:Edna Hussey is the principal at Mid-Pacific Institute's elementary school. She is an expert on Reggio Emilia and inquiry-based learning, as well as the former Head at Epiphany School, which merged with Mid-Pacific in 2004.
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Episode #2: Lianna Lam is the chair of Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School’s Governing Board and a Science Teacher and STEM Coordinator at Kaimuki Middle School here on Oahu. |
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Episode #3: Cara Chaudron is a math enthusiast born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i. She recently earned her Doctorate in Education from the University of Hawai’i. The 2021-2022 School Year marks Cara’s seventh year as part of the SEEQS community. |
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Episode #4: Russell Motter is a history teacher at 'Iolani School and a truly innovative educator. He is also a local actor who has starred in numerous productions exploring the human condition. And, the dude knows the history of music inside and out. |
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A Remarkable PDE3 WSCB Journey |
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For the past four months 40 Hawaiʻi Department of Education teachers have engaged in a PDE3 professional development course grounded in What School Could Be, Most Likely to Succeed and The Innovation Playlist. Using Unrulr as their reflection platform, these educators have been led through a series of wonderful activities by their Hawaiʻi State Teacher Fellow facilitators. On Friday, October 1st they will (virtually) showcase their learning journeys and course insights. Support them and join the Zoom!
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Kupu Hou Academy -New Website Launch |
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As Hawaii’s leading deeper learning professional development for teachers, Kupu Hou Academy reignites the passion educators have to inspire and open doors for all. Kupu Hou Academy brings everyone to the same table. Charter, Private and Public Schools create equitable outcomes for all students.
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Schools of the Future Conference
Registration Deadline Extended
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From Deanna D'Olier at HAIS: "We know this year has been even more challenging in many ways than the last, so the SOTF Planning Committee has decided to do away with the late registration rate all together. We remain committed to ensuring that as many Hawai'i educators as possible can access this year's relevant and timely SOTF content. This also means that all content will be available through January 2022 to registered attendees." Registration will remain at $155 right up to the conference launch.
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The High Demand for Durable Skills |
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"For the past 40 years, the primary purpose of our schools has been to maximize academic achievement. However, over that time, the world has greatly changed. We believe the purpose of schools today is to ensure students can think critically and creatively, collaborate effectively with others, apply skills and knowledge to solving real problems, and find meaningful, fulfilling ways to contribute to the world and their community. In an era when technical skills are evolving at an unprecedented pace, there is an important set of durable ‘soft skills’ that last throughout an entire career—how we use what we know (critical thinking, communication, etc.) and our character skills. America Succeeds Durable Skills initiative seeks to ensure every individual is prepared with the soft skills necessary for success in the workforce regardless of educational attainment, career path, or industry sector."
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Two Must Reads For Educators And Parents |
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"A portion of the sales of my books will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. This book is available at Watermark Publishing, Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, da Shop in Kaimuki, Bookends in Kailua, and on Amazon." ~ JI
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"I wrote Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World and regularly contribute to education, youth development, and parenting publications, including Youth Today, Getting Smart, and Scary Mommy." ~ SMK
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On a personal note, I am pleased to share that my daughter, Emma Reppun has taken a position as the Manager of Early Childhood Programs at Vilda in Marin County, California. The apple does not fall far from the tree! Emma was raised between the hills of Marin County and the Koʻolau Mountains of Oahu. In college she studied sociology at UC Santa Barbara where she received the first inkling that teaching would be her life’s work. In the following years she had the privilege of being trained in the ways of Forest School and Nature Connection by her mentors at Vilda and Earthwise Education, and became a Wilderness First Responder through NOLS. During that time she discovered a deep love for working with early-childhood age children and decided to pursue a graduate degree in education. Recently Emma obtained her Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in teaching after completing a 2-year, apprenticeship-based program at the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute, where she worked in kindergarten and first grade.
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Way back in 2016, when Ted Dintersmith first came to Hawai'i, Keith Hayashi worked with me to showcase what was happening at his Waipahu HS campus. Since then Keith has been a friend and inspiration a million times over. And now, he is our Interim Superintendent of Schools, a thankless job during this COVID pandemic. With all my heart and soul, Keith, I wish you well. You are a great man with an incredible mind and huge heart, and an even greater love of student-driven learning. You know #whatschoolcouldbe in our islands. |
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