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!

In this vibe, we are joined by guest and fellow educator, Ms. Hyppolite. We have a reflective conversation on passion where we start with introductions at 1:14. We take a look at the topic of electives and how they are applied to schools and personal lives at 10:28. Then, we move into advisory and share advice to our younger selves at 29:29. Finally, we end in our literature circle where we examine To Kill a Mockingbird at 37:44. Thanks for tuning in!

We are back with another Maestros Vibe featuring our colleague, Mr. Vasquez. We begin our conversation learning the history behind the 7th Generation Principle. We take a deep dive into the Wounded Knee Massacre and how that has led to the 7th Generation Principle. Then, we examine how this principle applies to education at 15:00. Finally, we discuss how we have to keep in mind the 3 R's, relationships, relevance, and responsibility when educating the 7th Generation at 27:50. Hope you enjoy! Rate and review us!

On this Maestros Vibe, Mr. Chen returns to talk about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Aina, and Mathematics). We start in our homeroom discussing the underrepresentation of the arts in schools at 2:30. Then, we talk about the effects of STEAM education and ponder where the funding comes from at 9:40. Lastly, we finish in our literature circle analyzing place based STEAM and the post-high school STEAM opportunities for our students at 27:50. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome back! On this vibe, we are joined by guest, David Wild, a high school teacher and triathlete. We start with introductions at 0:42. We talk about the Go Wild Scholarship at 6:16. Then, we jump into our homeroom and take a look at when is doing too much, too much? at 11:00. We transition to discuss the equation for teacher growth 24:00. Finally, we do our first film study and analyze the Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, at 45:37. Thanks for tuning in, rate and review us!

In this vibe, we have guest, Danny Lopez middle school science teacher and radio host, join us to discuss the state of our profession. We begin with introductions and get to know our guest. Then, we do a check in circle starting at 6:00 to discuss how everyone is doing. We move into life with Mr. Lopez taking a look at how teachers are doing as whole at 12:00. Then, we end in our literature circle and explore Suevon Lee's Civil Beat article, "Where Hawai'i's Chronic Teacher Shortage Hits Hardest" at 28:39.

Welcome back to another Maestros Vibe! In this episode, we are joined with special guests, Mili and Causha, who are part of GLSEN Hawai'i. We discuss GLSEN in our first ever shoutout section at 3:45. Then, we move into our homeroom where we examine what inspires us about the future of schools at 14:17. We address how to build inclusive spaces in schools at 22:48. Finally, we take a look at a GLSEN resource, a lesson plan, "Pronouns: Little Words that Make a Big Difference," in our Literature Circle at 52:38. Listen, subscribe, and drop us a comment! Aloha!

In this vibe, we have special guests, Kecia and Aiden, mother/teacher and student. We open up with introductions at 0:46. We move into our circle with the question, how has technology impacted you in the classroom? at 6:08. Then, we explore student voice and media at 19:15. Finally, we end in our literature circle with a discussion analyzing a Harvard article about student empowerment at 40:55. Thanks for tuning in! Please subscribe, rate, and review us!

We welcome guest Mathieu Williams to a Maestros Vibe where we have a provocative discussion about culture in schools and systems. We follow our conversation with insights and thoughts around industry learning through community partners. We understand how vital community partners are in the work that we do, specifically helping educators amplify student work and voice. Our time wraps up with dialogue over the HIDOE Five Promises where we take a look at Hawai'i, Equity, School Design, Empowerment, and Innovation. Thanks for tuning is! Rate and review us and share this with your friends and family. Aloha!

We are back with another vibe and are joined by colleague and friend, Christina Torres. We begin in our circle and discuss how identity drives our work while learning more about our guest 5:37. Then, we move into our homeroom and take a look at public schools and private schools. Finally, we offer our insights in our literature circle by reflecting on an article that focuses on creating identity-safe environments at 32:32. Keep listening for our homework at 49:12 and our extra credit at 50:10. Thanks for tuning in! Rate and review us!