The Meaning of Hula in Life. The host for this show is Carl Ackerman. The guest is Carolee Nishi. After leading and directing Hula Hui O Kapunahala (HHK), most of the time at the Nu’uanu YMCA, Kumu Carolee Nishi shares her insights into her teaching style, the significance of Hula, language and music to the […]
Create Your Own World (Community Matters)
You Can be Happy on Your Lifelong Journey. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Charles Toftoy. The world is unstable and comlex. Many things in the world cause you to become depressed, disappointed, and stressed, Some of these are: misinformation/disinformation, cyber security, gun control, political divisiveness, climate change, racism, Therefore […]
Teachers, Teaching and Philosophy (Journeys of the Mind)
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Poppa Mac’s Roastery (Journeys of the Mind)
The Journey of Kevin McCaffrey. The host for this show is Carl R. Ackerman. The guest is Kevin ‘Poppa Mac’ McCaffrey. From broadcasting baseball in Chicago, to becoming a beloved history teacher and now roasting coffee out of his garage, the journey of Kevin McCaffrey has been both diverse and inspiring. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist […]
Challenges in Teaching and Learning (It’s Time for Responsible Change)
Obstacles for Students and Teachers. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Tim Apicella and David Larson. Challenges, obstacles, restrictions and roadblocks for teachers and students in effective learning environments and processes. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nwd_k1ZzTRKT9Ewmfw-_FS Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our […]
Americans Teaching Overseas (Global Connections)
The Possibilities, Salaries and Benefits. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Richard Tallent. Richard Tallent, a Texas high school teacher, tells us about his teaching experiences in Hong Kong over the years, and why he feels that American kids would do well to take teaching jobs there and other places […]
Mid-Pacific Principal Dwayne Priester (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Education. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Dwayne Priester. We talk with Principal Dwayne about the reasons why Mid-Pacific Institute is thriving and the importance of leadership in building a culture of excellence. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mTzxc4G7w47Jcr_G482jrb Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com […]
Shidler Business School Addresses Climate Change (Community Matters)
Faculty and Students Share Their Work with us. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Constancio Paranal, Marisa Pangan-Hosokawa and Raina Casamina. Professor Paranal is the Normandy Chair for Peace and Island Innovation, organizations that are centered on addressing climate change and intergenerational equity, and is teaching a class on Creativity […]
Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe 3 (Sister Power)
The Power of Sisterhood. The host for this show is Sharon Thomas Yarbrough. The guests are Crystal Kwok and Sequoia Carr-Brown. Sisterhood is a bond between women who share common goals and can come together to move the agenda forward. Sisterhood starts out as a group of women with common interests. Sisterhood is the key […]
Just How Bad is the National Teacher Shortage (Community Matters)
How is it Exacerbating our National Divisions. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Carl Ackerman. Academician and Educator Carl Ackerman Helps us Understand the origin, scope, implications and effects of the teacher shortage in the U.S., including how and why it came about, how serious it is now (referring to […]