Well, I guess I’m supposed to say a little bit about myself here.
I am the technology coordinator at Mid-Pacific Institute (MPI), which is a pre-K-12 independent school in Honolulu Hawaii. I’ve worked there since 1985 as a math, science (physics, astronomy, electronics, chemistry, space science) teacher. I’ve been technology coordinator since 1997.
I’m also involved at the University of Hawaii in the doctoral program for studies in educational technology. Hopefully, we’ll be done with this by 2012.
Additionally, I’m involved with 18 school initiative titled “schools of the future” which is supported by the Hawaii community foundation, and the Hawaii Association of Independent schools. These grants and the team supporting them of which I am a member, are designed to help schools transform themselves into 21st-century learning institutions. I hope to apply some of the findings from this initiative into my dissertation work.
I also have been coaching canoe paddling at MPI since 1988. Our program has been successful for many years including eight Division I ILH championships over that span and the state title in 2007. Most importantly, my wife Sara and I coach together and enjoy a wonderful camaraderie with the multiple generations of young men and ladies who have worked with and feel blessed to still call friends.
Lastly and most importantly, I am married to the love of my life, Sara, and have two wonderful boys ‘Aukai (12) and Ka’io (6). We consider it a blessing to live in paradise, and although our lives are busy and full of activity, we still try and take time to enjoy the beauty around us everyday.
December 6th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Ofcourse, computers in schools shall help a great deal, the students and teachers to know better the world around them perhaps, these children could also be provided safe drinking water, to improve their health an epecially the Girl Child.
Naiade is especially designed to provide safe drinking water without any chemicals and electricity from the grid.