Chasing Sunshine in the Aloha State. The host for this episode is John Waihee. The guest for this episode is Jim Shon. Talking about the “current” political culture and how it may be improved. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Hawaii time most weekdays, then we stream our […]
Season One: Education – Reflecting on 2015
ThinkTech Founder and CEO Jay Fidell and Jim Shon take a retrospective look on the Movers Shakers Reformers in Education shows over the past year, what Jim did and covered and what we learned in the process and a look forward into education in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]
Raising Money for Education with Donald Koelper
Jim interviews consultant, fundraiser, and grant writer Donald Koelper. Donald shares the intricacies of navigating the Legislature for Educational Grants in Aid, and applying for foundation money. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any […]
A Research Lab For Hawaiian Immersion Education with Olani Lilly
Olani Lilly, Principal, Ka Umeke Hawaiian Immersion Charter School shares the challenges and joys of being a research lab for Hawaiian immersion education. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content […]
Perspectives of a Lifelong Educator: Richard Port
Richard Port shares perspectives of a lifelong educator and researcher. From Peace Corps in Africa, to teacher, to researcher, Richard Port has been witness to many educational trends and changes. Find out his take on the current status and direction of public education. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
From the Education Board Room to the Corporate Board Room with Ann Botticelli
From the education board room to the corporate board room: how these are similar and different. Ann shares her experience as a reporter, a member of Kamehameha Schools, and an employee of Hawaiian Air to provide insights into organizational cultures, styles, and governance. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]
Music Education and Performance: From K-12 to Adult Players – Alan Ing
Join Jim for an interview with Alan Ing, Teacher, Conductor, and Tuba Player. We’ll hear about the state of music education and performance in Hawaii’s schools as well as its importance in terms of brain development. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Conversion Charter Schools and Charter Support Systems with Megan McCorriston
Ho’okako’o Corporation is a private, non-profit organization established in 2002. Ho‛okāko‛o is a community of three public conversion charter schools, and all are governed by a volunteer board representing all aspects of the greater Hawaiian community. Megan and Jim will discuss the development of these conversion charter schools and the support systems that encourage growth. […]
Wondering What the School of the Future Will Look Like? with Paul Turnbull
Host Jim Shon speaks with Paul Turnbull (President, Mid Pacific Institute) about a forward-thinking, innovative approach to college preparatory education in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon.
Bridging K-12 and University Education with Dr. Patricia Halagao
Host Jim Shon speaks with Dr. Patricia Halagao (Hawaii State Board of Education) about incorporating equity, social justice and multicultural studies into public education in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon.