'Iolani School Podcast

Teaching in the new Kaneshiro Science & Innovation Center is a recent "dream come true" for Mrs. Kathe Nose-Warner '82. An earlier one was becoming an 'Iolani student in 1980, just a year after the school went co-ed. She discusses her longtime love affair with 'Iolani School, which includes several fascinating recollections and touching memories.

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A native of Vietnam, Minh Ngo '21 arrived at 'Iolani in 2018, as a member of the school's first cohort of boarding students in 59 years. Now a senior, he provides an insider's perspective on the boarding program and explains what drew him to 'Iolani. Known to many for his unforgettable portrayal of "Adolpho" in our spring musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, he also discusses his experiences with the 'Iolani Dramatic Players.

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An iDepartment teacher since Day 1 of the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership, Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara also has served as the head coach of 'Iolani School's eSports teams since 2019. The video game design teacher gets us up to speed on the eSports scene, in addition to providing valuable insight on other issues related to video games and the gamification of many aspects of our daily lives.

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With a connection to 'Iolani School that spans seven decades, Mr. Jeffrey Hackler '71 has been a campus favorite as a student, teacher, colleague and friend. A U.S. History teacher for 37 years prior to his recent retirement, he shares stories, reflections and insights on a wide variety of subjects, including his fascinating sabbatical trips.

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Local sports legend Benny Agbayani, who coached the 'Iolani varsity softball team to the HHSAA State Championship in May of 2019, chats remotely a year later, after the 2020 season was officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A parent of an 'Iolani graduate and current student, he also shares his thoughts about the school and its "One Team" culture. Of course, Agbayani's 17-year career in professional baseball is discussed, including his memorable World Series season with the New York Mets in 2000.

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After just a few months on campus, Upper School Chaplain Rev. Tim Morehouse provides a newcomer's perspective of 'Iolani School and its unique culture. He also shares his refreshing insight on a wide variety of other subjects, including "One Team" lessons found in the Bible and the importance of non-digital experiences.

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More than a dozen years ago, Mrs. Allison Blankenship '02 researched and envisioned what a community partnership between 'Iolani School and Pālolo Valley would look like. This past summer, the KA'I Programs, which has continued to grow, celebrated its 10th anniversary. She takes us behind the scenes of the program and its creation, before touching upon several other topics.

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Senior class president Taylor Venenciano '19 shares her thoughts about her seven-year journey at 'Iolani School, which concludes as a United States Presidential Scholar, championship athlete and indispensable leader. Truly a remarkable young woman, she is headed to Pomona College.

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Three-time state champion boys basketball coach Dean Shimamoto '94 surprised many people when he stepped down from his coaching position on March 1, 2019. Also a member of the school's Information Technology Services Department, he discusses his big decision, explains why he loves coaching so much, recounts memories of his playing days at 'Iolani under Dr. Mark Mugiishi '77 and describes what "One Team" means to him.

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Internationally acclaimed jazz music critic Nate Chinen '94 returned to 'Iolani as the 2019 Harold Keables Chair Holder. The Director of Editorial Content at WBGO (Newark, N.J.) and longtime New York Times writer touches on a little bit of everything, including how his 13-year journey as a Son of 'Iolani shaped his life.

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