Maestros Vibe

Waiwai Ola Ohana: https://waterkeepershi.org/ Volunteer Week Hawaii: http://volunteerweekhawaii.com/ Maestros Vibe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maestrosvibe Today, Juan Espinal, from Maestros Vibe, sits down with special co-host Rae Tereari'i Chandler 'Iao, from Waiwai Ola Ohana, to interview and talk story about Earth Day and Volunteer Week Hawaii 2022 for our final episode in this 3 part series. We talk about Earth Day and how we became positive advocates for our communities! Waiwai Ola Ohana strives to protect swimmable, drinkable, fishable, and recyclable water. Facts help guide our decision making! We can make good decisions in our communities right now to make a difference. Todd Yamashita helped elevate our state's awareness the morning of Earth Day Friday April 22, 2022 with a plan to greet the dawning of a new day with a chant; E Ala Ē. More info can be found at the following link: https://www.kanuhawaii.org/e-ala-e-2022/ Partnering with the County of Hawaii and other local organizations we are providing opportunities for everyone to feel like they can get involved. Ace Hardware Hawaii has provided personal clean up kits in Hilo, Keaʻau, Pāhoa, Nāʻālehu, Oceanview, Captain Cook, Kona, and Waimea!

Today, Juan Espinal, from Maestros Vibe, sits down with special co-host Rae Tereari'i Chandler 'Iao, from Waiwai Ola Ohana, to interview and talk story with Dr. Rick Bennett, a highly esteemed microbiologist serving Hawaiian waters and beyond through his work with Waiwai Ola Ohana and Applied Sciences. We talk about the ocean! The ocean means a lot to Dr. Rick. He has learned that the Hawaiian traditions of the ocean can teach us the way. The ocean is a sacred place that serves as the circulatory system for our Earth. The human impact on our planet has largely been out of sight. The ‘aina is the life force. Sometimes scientists can overwhelm people. Fishable, drinkable, and swimmable water is hard to attain. The impacts of deforestation have already been felt for hundreds of years in places like San Francisco. Our coral are living critters and they don't like being covered by our dirt. Raging muddy waters are preventable. Over-nourishing our shores will affect our clear tropical waters. The visibility in places is becoming less clear. Our water is becoming murkier. The ocean has its own microbiome like our gut. Polluting our oceans is like dumping poison near our children. Our fresh water on Hawai'i island comes from aquifers that percolate through lava. The fresh water floats on salt water that we pump up for our use. Over-drafting can affect our overall water yields. Some places, like Keauhou, are pumping a lot of water. Data has shown that rainfall on our island has dropped. There has been a public trust designated to ensure the health of our water systems. How do we determine the use of our water wells? It's not just where the rivers meet the oceans. It's also about our underground water availability. Geology is so complex. Our formulas are based on the past. Half of our water use is on our lawns. Some sprinklers are poorly installed and waste even more water. Subterranean estuaries rise and fall with our tides. Cold spots in the ocean are subterranean water discharges. Have you ever wondered where the rainwater goes in Kona? There are no streams. Our cesspools interact with our fresh water reserves. It is all driven by a belief that we need to be completely separated from our waste to protect us from our own human waste. Eventually we poison our bays. Hawai'i county does not have enough money to deal with their wastewater. Planned development in Kona is exponential. Pumping goes up as the population increases. Rain water is decreasing. We will need to dispose of more waste. We no longer allow cesspools, but why do we still use drinking water to flush our toilets? There are communities that are recycling their water. There is hope. You can capture your gray water. This is water from your bathroom sink, shower, and washing machine which can be reused for different applications unlike black water which consists of water from the kitchen and the toilet which must be treated differently. We can make fertilizer instead of shipping it in. We are seeing evidence of pollution that is reflective of the East Coast of the mainland United States. Waiwai Ola Ohana: https://waterkeepershi.org/ Volunteer Week Hawaii: http://volunteerweekhawaii.com/ Dr. Rick's videos on water issues https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvkkLJBUS1q_g6ZG1fEMinQtGYO48q2mq Healthy Hawaiian Oceans H2O http://www.h2okona.org/ Index http://www.h2okona.org/p/index.html Maestros Vibe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maestrosvibe

Today, Juan Espinal, from Maestros Vibe, sits down with special co-host Rae Tereari'i Chandler 'Iao, from Waiwai Ola Ohana, to interview and talk story with Darrian Muraoka, an impactful student from the University of Hawai'i. We talk about water! We talk about what life was like in the islands when the tourists left due to Covid-19.Tourism affects our environment. There is a belief and hope that things can be repaired. We are not giving up. This message is Hawaii-centric, though it can be applied worldwide. This is the start of Pono Science; breaking down our studies into categories to truly understand the legacy of our pollution. We can see the detriments of pollution in our water. All drains lead to waterways. We can build awareness as students and stewards with responsibility in mind. There is a great importance in localized knowledge. Some humans may think it is okay to dump motor oil in our drains. It is not okay to do this. We can pollute in many different ways. There is an impact on our actions. Climate change will affect our communities. There are things we can do and we can start now. We can affect positive change on our legacy pollution. There is a great amount of value in forest management and connecting to our fish ponds. There is importance in data gathering to help support clean water initiatives. Students, like Darrian, think about this every day. Water is our responsibility. “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” Waiwai Ola Ohana: https://waterkeepershi.org/ Volunteer Week Hawaii: http://volunteerweekhawaii.com/ Maestros Vibe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maestrosvibe

On this episode, we are joined by 2022 Nebraska State Teacher of the Year, Lee Perez. Lee shares his journey to becoming an educator and teacher of the year. We dive into his mission around advocacy for marginalized communities as well as recruiting and retaining more teachers of color. In our literature circle, he discusses a powerful story. Don't miss out on his advice! Tune in, enjoy, subscribe, and leave us a comment! Learn more: https://www.education.ne.gov/toy/

On this episode, we are joined by Hawai'i State Public Charter School Commission Interim Deputy Director, PJ Foehr. We discuss his journey in education. Then, we move into the history of public charter schools in Hawai'i and take a look at what separates public charter schools from those on the continent. Our literature circle is focused on Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. Finally, PJ shares advice to educators that you don't want to miss. Check us out, review, and rate us! Leave a comment; we truly value your feedback. Aloha

On this episode, we are joined by HawaiiKidsCAN Executive Director David Miyashiro. He shares the organization's origin story through policy change and community innovation and support. We talk about the current state legislative bills around education. Then, we move into our literature circle where we discuss a few readings that include Promising Credentials, Youth Voice Series by Castle Foundation, and Harvard's series The Future of Work. Finally, he shares advice with educators. Tune in to find out and enjoy! Episode notes can be found at www.maestrosvibe.com

On this episode, we are joined by returning guest, Vice Principal Bill Chen. He shares his reflections and learnings from his role as a school administrator. In the wake of teachers being silenced, we move into our literature circle and question how we can have healthy conversations about America's history. Bill argues why we should focus on the trend lines and not the headlines. Tune in and enjoy! Resources and episode notes can be found at www.maestrosvibe.com

On this episode, we are joined by first year teacher, Esther Hwang. We discuss her journey to becoming a teacher and where it all started. Also, we dive into what has made this first year of teaching feel sustainable. Esther shares advice on what can keep teachers in the profession.

On this episode, we are joined by cofounder of the Ma'i Movement, Nikki-Ann Yee. She shares the origin story of the non-profit and how they have partnered with other activists to try to end period poverty in Hawai'i's public schools. We discuss the Hawai'i State Commission on the Status of Women study that she co-authored, 'Understanding Period Poverty in Hawaii Report.' We also take a dive into the advocacy toolkit she created for this upcoming legislative session. To learn more and support, check out the Ma'i Movement's website - https://maimovement.org/

On this episode, we are joined by educator Sarah 'Mili' to discuss ending period poverty in schools. We talk about the implications on students and how we can become more involved with this issue through civic engagement. Tune in and subscribe! Visit our website to check out the resources discussed during the episode and for more information around this important issue.

Happy new year! On this episode, we look at what has been giving us hope. We are excited to be back with new episodes and are looking to continue to prioritize conversations centered around schools. We share reflections on this past semester and offer takeaways. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to learn who our guest will be next week!

On our final episode of this season, we are joined by Kealakehe High School and Be Curious students, Riley and Saili! Tune in to hear students share their wisdom!

On this episode, we are joined by principal, Janice Blaber. We are extremely grateful to have her come on our show to share about her journey, lessons learned, the Autobiography of Malcolm X, and reflections on nature. Tune in and subscribe! www.maestrosvibe.com

On this episode, we are joined by educator, Mathieu Williams. We have a great conversation around the Hawk Nest, Hawk Media, and the Five Promises. Don't miss Mathieu's championship advice he shares sponsored by Spark and Inspire 2021. Learn more at www.maestrosvibe.com/sparkandinspire

On this episode, we are joined by Hawaii State Teachers Association president-elect Osa Tui Jr. He joins us to discuss the importance of staying engaged as a union member. Tune in, rate, and review us!

On this episode, we are joined by Rae Shih, family law public interest lawyer and guardian ad litem. She has worked with ACLU Hawaii and is co-author of the study "Discriminatory Policing in Hawaii’s Schools: Reliance on Police in Hawaii’s Schools is Excessive, Discriminatory, and Violates National Juvenile Justice Policies." The study can be found at https://t.co/9gSB1GiHeM?amp=1. We discuss the study and she shares her Championship Advise presented by Spark & Inspire 2021. Find out more at http://www.maestrosvibe.com/sparkandinspire.

On this episode, we have the return of Bill Chen. We discuss championship seasons, navigating leadership, STEM with Chen, AAPI representation, and championship advise. Tune in and don't miss out! Subscribe, review, and rate us! Our championship advise is brought to you by Spark and Inspire 2021. Make sure to register for the event that will be held on April 28th. Learn more and register at www.maestrosvibe.com/sparkandinspire

On this episode, we are joined by Hawai'i State Representative Jeanné Kapela. We discuss the legislative session and her role as vice chair of the House education committee. Make sure to stay tuned for her championship advice! Tune in, rate, and review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! On our season opener, allow us a brief moment to reintroduce ourselves. Then, we jump into our conversation and literature circle around McKinley High School's proposed name change. To learn more check out the resources posted below. If you have the capacity, please donate at www.maestrosvibe.com/donate to support our efforts to make school cool to talk about. Resources: https://www.hsta.org/honoluluhigh Testimony Submitted for Education Hearing 3/18/21 - https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2021/Testimony/HCR179_TESTIMONY_EDN_03-18-21_.PDF

We are back and excited to be joining you all for a new season! Tune in next week for our first episode! Til' then, enjoy this short snippet!

Welcome back to our season finale! We are joined by Keaʻau Elementary educators, Daphna Ehrenhalt and Asia Harman. We discuss their journeys along with their schools to replace Acellus with their own self-created curriculum. They share advise with our listeners and we wonder how to create curriculum for students that honor our place and strengthen our sense of Hawai'i. Tune in and subscribe! Happy holidays! We will see you folks next semester! Get some rest; you've earned it!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! On this episode, we are joined by educator and West Hawai'i Complex Area Teacher of the Year, Ashley Oyama. We learn more about her journey and what has led her to champion student voice. We are excited for our listeners to hear ways to empower student voice in distance learning. Tune in and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by Kaiapuni school educator, Hope McKeen. We are honored to have her join us and share her story so intimately. She takes us through a history lesson of the language revitalization movement in Hawai'i and how that coincides with Kaiapuni schools. We hope you tune in and listen with your heart. Rate and review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! On this episode, we are joined by educator, Annalise Klein, who is currently a freelance education consultant and curriculum designer. We take a deep dive into creating science classrooms centered around sense of self and justice while elevating indigenous cultures. In our literature circle, we discuss the poem, Rise: From One Island to Another by Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner and Culturally Relevant Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zarretta Hammond. Tune in and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by Geri Ann Aoki Davidson who shares with us her 34 years of educator wisdom. We are beyond grateful to get her input about classroom and school culture while hearing about her journey reflected with shifts and growth. Tune in and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by Civil Beat journalist, Suevon Lee. We discuss the career of journalism and how students can become involved who have journalistic aspirations. We also take a look at her new series, The New Classroom, where she explores the stories behind educating in a pandemic. Check it out here -https://www.civilbeat.org/projects/the-new-classroom/

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by educator, Ashley Mika Ito. We get to know more about her role as an elementary educator and hear the origin story behind Hawaii Distance Learning Forum. If you are an educator in Hawai'i, sign up for the forum and keep the conversation going at https://hidistancelearning.org/

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by learner and educator Jon Medeiros from Kauai Island. We start off by discussing our hopes and distance learning. We take a reflective look at building and sustaining community while analyzing beliefs to help us build better practices. Review and rate us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by educator Heather Wickersham where we discuss what brings us hope. Then, we jump into AVID strategies and talk about WICOR lessons that engage students. Finally, we end in our literature circle talking about "Of Mice and Men." Tune in and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by high school educator, Whitney Aragaki. We explore place based learning and how to elevate that work in the classroom. Also, Whitney shares books that have influenced her recently! Finally, we reflect on settler colonialism and how we move forward with that understanding. Tune in and rate/review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! The Illustrious Return of Bill Chen comes at you during our fall break! We take a look at the pathways that exists here in West Hawai'i. During our literature circle, we discuss "Leading an Equity-Focused Response Through and Beyond COVID-19." Tune in and review/rate us on any major podcast platform.

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We start our new season with a discussion on success. First, we discuss what we are hopeful for in this time. Then, we talk about a recent success that has kept us moving forward. Please rate and review us and subscribe to our newsletter - http://eepurl.com/hdkfib

Welcome to our first unbook club! We are joined by The Traveling Teacher podcast host, Chris Peck, to bring you conversation around different books and texts we have recently read. From authors like Angelas Davis, Cleo Wade, Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Harper Nichols, and Bettina Love, we discuss books and texts that have helped us grow and reflect during these moments of social change.

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe. We are joined by our good friend, Raimi Ade Salu. We dive deep into privilege and entitlement. We discuss what good work means and what it looks like. Raimi shares about his travels and what he has learned. Finally, we end in our literature circle where we discuss his article, "Ten Percent," that can be found on Medium that takes a look at his experience as a black man shopping in Manhattan during this pandemic. Tune in, rate, subscribe, and review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe. We are joined by educator, Kristin Joy! We focus our conversation around culture and empowerment. She has developed a paddling organization to empower young ladies in our community. Learn more and tune in! Rate, review, and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe. In this Complex Area Superintendent special, we are joined by our new West Hawai'i CAS, Janette Snelling. We spend most of our time talking about what brings us hope in these uncertain times. Then, our guest shares her advice for educators, as we start to wrap up the school year and head into summer. Thanks for tuning in! Rate, review, and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by guest, student, and edupreneur, George Donev. George is a college student at the University of Hawai'i Hilo who co-founded the project based learning platform, Student Corner. We get a chance to discuss the implications of project based learning along with his vision for Student Corner. Tune in, rate, and subscribe!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! On this episode, we are joined by Complex Area Superintendent, Art Souza. We are excited to share his insights into his 43 year journey as an educator. You do not want to miss this one! Check it out! Rate and review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by educator, Kayla Davidson. Kayla shares her powerful story as a lifelong learner. We take a deep dive into the idea of building relationships and what role trauma plays in the classroom. Finally, we end our time together in our literature circle where we discuss both books by Kristin Van Marter Souers with Pete Hall. Tune in and enjoy!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We are joined by guest, Dr. Sandy Cameli. She joins us to talk about teacher leaders and gives us insight into the Teacher Leader Academy, Na Kumu Alaka'i. Afterwards, we jump into our literature circle to discuss her book, "A Happy A Day Keeps the Grouchies Away." Tune in and enjoy!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! We have our first out of state guest, educator Jason Muse! We take a look at the systemic impacts of COVID-19 and the inequities that are exacerbated by this pandemic. We jump into our literature circle and discuss New York Times article, "As School Moves Online, Many Students Stay Logged Out." Tune in and keep this important conversation going!

Welcome back to our final episode of our Spark and Inspire series! Our featured guest, Jamie Borromeo, joins us to share about her role in education as a teacher and author. We are looking forward to hearing her deliver her innovative idea at the Spark and Inspire event! The event will be held on the evenings of May 5-7, 2020! Check out the event page for more information - events.bizzabo.com/sparkinspire20

Welcome back to our Spark and Inspire series! Our featured guest, David Wild, join us to share about his role in education. We reflect on our current reality during this pandemic while he gears to pitch his innovative education idea at the upcoming Spark and Inspire event! The event will be held on the evenings of May 5-7, 2020! Check out the event page for more information - events.bizzabo.com/sparkinspire20

Welcome to our Spark and Inspire series! Our featured guests, Lauren Tanner and Olga Dolgopolova, join us to share about their role in education. We learn more about this powerful team who will present their innovative education idea at the Spark and Inspire event! The event will be held on the evenings of May 5-7, 2020! Check out the event page for more information - https://events.bizzabo.com/sparkinspire20

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe. In this episode, we are joined by State Representative and former teacher, Amy Perruso. She joins us to talk about our new reality with COVID-19, social distancing, and how schools are responding. We end our time together reflecting on what we can do moving forward. Tune in, review, and rate us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe. In this episode, we reflect with our three hosts. We take time to pause and look back at our most recent guests. We talk about what we are grateful for, specifically in this uncertain time. Tune in and reach out to us!

On this episode, we are joined by Kapi'olani Community College professor, Shawn Ford. Professor Ford is a lecturer in the ESOL Program. He shares his knowledge with our audience and addresses Long Term English Learners and how language skills affect the way society views people. Tune in, rate, and review us!

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! On this episode, New School, we are joined by educator and politician, Ryan Mandado. In our homeroom, we learn more about our guest and what he's learned from his different jobs. During the next segment, we discuss public school charter, DreamHouse 'Ewa Beach with Ryan Mandado. What does a quality education look like in Hawai'i? We end in our advisory, as he shares advise to his younger self.

This week we are joined by our friend, Chris Peck, fresh off his global travels. He shares his thoughts on what he's learned in the classrooms from Oahu to California. He shares about his recent year long sabbatical where he focused on traveling to learn more about the state of education around the world. We leave our discussion in our literature circle where we discuss the book, "Pedagogy of the Oppressed." Check it out, rate, and review us!

This week we are joined by our colleague, Lisa Morrison, from Maui Waena Intermediate. She shares her thoughts and insights from what she has learned from the job. Our bulk of conversation lies in her sharing about her recent semester long sabbatical where she focused on traveling to learn more about Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports around the state. We leave our discussion in our literature circle where we are introduced to the book, "If You Meet the Buddha on this Road, Kill Him." Check it out, rate, and review us!

On this vibe, we are joined by HSTA Vice President, Osa Tui Jr. He shares his reflections about what he has learned through his different roles. We move into our economics block to discuss the teacher shortage crisis and take a look at the differentials that are currently implemented to help teachers in chronic areas at 19:19. Then, we learn from our guest as he shares his reflections on what inspired him in his younger days at 36:00. This week's Literature Circle is based on the University of Hawaii Center for Labor Education and Research where we take a look at their resources that include the history of unions in Hawaii at 43:00. Lastly, shoutout to the organizers of Institute Day and we hope everyone has a great experience at their Institute Days across the state!