While Hāna was closed to non-residents, Hāna High & Elementary School leaders, non-profit organizations, and families pulled together to ensure that Kula Kaiapuni students could continue to learn, practice, and perpetuate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. This video organically generated over 40k views, 2,660 reactions, and 535 shares. KITV shared it on their official Facebook page.

Five years ago, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education made history by becoming the first in the nation to sanction high school surfing. This video organically generated over 12k views, 1,315 reactions and 220 shares on Facebook.

Hawaiʻi P-20 works to strengthen the education pipeline from early childhood through postsecondary education. This video generated over 23k views, 140 reactions and 65 shares on Facebook. A 30 second version of the video aired during commercial breaks on local news channels, including during prime time.

Non-profit organization Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke (In Working One Learns) and Hāna High & Elementary collaborate to offer their students hands-on, cultural-based programs. This video organically generated over 22k views, 1,820 reactions and 495 shares on Facebook, and was an official selection of the 2018 Maui Film Festival.

Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke teaches academic subjects through real-life, hands-on application. This video organically generated over 29k views, 2,175 reactions, and 630 shares on Facebook.

Mahele Farm and Hāna High & Elementary School collaborate to offer students hands-on learning experiences through their community agriculture program. This video organically generated over 12k views, 1,200 reactions and 270 shares on Facebook. Governor David Ige and The Office of Hawaiian Affairs shared the video on their official Facebook pages.

In earth science class at Lahaina Intermediate, students study human impacts on climate change, the plastic pollution problem, and more. This video organically generated over 4k views, 300 reactions, and 70 shares on Facebook.

Schools throughout Maui District are incorporating SEL (social-emotional learning) into the curriculum. This video organically generated over 8k views, 590 reactions and 135 shares on Facebook.

Hā Community Day at Pāʻia Elementary is an opportunity for the community to experience and celebrate the integration of Hawaiian language and culture in Hawaiʻi’s public schools. This video organically generated over 4k views, 290 reactions and 70 shares on Facebook.

The principal of Kalama Intermediate shares his vision for the school and calls to action members of the communities that make up the school’s diverse geographic boundary. This video organically generated over 4.5k views, 310 reactions and 70 shares on Facebook.

The ability to think creatively, bring expressive ideas to life, and communicate imaginatively are skills that help students succeed far beyond art class. This video organically generated over 8.5k views, 780 reactions and 150 shares on Facebook, and was published in Hawaii Business Magazine.

ʻAha ʻŌpio o Molokaʻi is an opportunity for keiki and kūpuna to exchange moʻolelo about Molokaʻi's wahi pana in order to strengthen students' sense of HĀ - BREATH (Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total well-being, and Hawaiʻi). This video organically generated over 5.5k views, 320 reactions and 95 shares on Facebook.

Virtual learning posed many challenges for Kula Elementary School special education teacher Erin Wise, whose students have a wide array of abilities and disabilities. Gradually, the school has safely brought many students back to campus. Although things looks a little different, Erin is encouraged by her students' social, emotional, and academic growth. This video organically generated over 4.7k views, 460 reactions and 40 shares on Facebook.

With the support of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations, teachers and administrators at Kīhei Elementary School are implementing strategies to inspire students to use their voices to create positive change in their school community. This video organically generated over 4k views, 245 reactions and 40 shares on Facebook, and was published in Hawaii Business Magazine.

Librarians at the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System present their top summer reading picks to promote their 2020 Summer Reading Program. This video organically generated over 5k views, 320 reactions, and 50 shares on Facebook.

Teachers and staff at Haiku Elementary School worked collaboratively and judiciously to meet the challenge of quickly realizing a blended learning model that would make this school year feel as normal as possible for their haumana. This video organically generated over 800 views, six reactions, and two shares on Facebook.

STEMworks’ Summer Adventures in Healthcare Camp is an opportunity for middle and high school students to explore careers in healthcare. This video organically generated over 1k views, 65 reactions, and 10 shares on Facebook.

Maui School Garden Network collaborates with 38 schools on Maui and Lānaʻi to offer students outdoor classroom experiences and hands-on learning opportunities. This video organically generated over 5k views, 350 reactions and 85 shares.

Olivia & Anjolina Rivera, deepen their understanding of the role that students can play in their community by volunteering at Maui Food Bank, where they help distribute food to local families during the economic crisis. This video organically generated over 1.6k views, 90 reactions, and 10 shares.

The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership provided Maui students interested in STEM careers the opportunity to network with local professionals, practice design thinking, talk to experts about personal finance, and learn how to effectively advocate for change. This video organically generated over 1.5k views and 80 reactions and 5 shares on Facebook.

Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School teams up with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts to develop their arts integration initiatives for kindergarteners. This video organically generated over 1k views, 50 reactions and 10 shares on Facebook.

Blue Zones Project is a community well-being initiative founded by National Geographic Fellow & New York Times Best-selling author Dan Buettner. This video organically generated over 5k views, 360 reactions and 50 shares on Facebook.

Students throughout Maui District are working hard on their senior projects, an opportunity to explore personal passions and connect with the community. This video organically generated over 1.5k views, 175 reactions and 15 shares on Facebook.

In an effort to engage and inspire the community, I profiled a senior and her senior project for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. This video organically generated over 1k views, 50 reactions and 10 shares on Facebook.

Imua Family Services is developing a new outdoor classroom. The purpose of this video is to promote the concept and educate the public about its benefits.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Imua Family Services could not give in-person tours of the Yokouchi Estate, which they plan to acquire, restore, and develop into a Discovery Garden for children of all abilities to learn and play with each other. This video serves as a virtual tour of their vision.

A brief overview of Imua Family Services for a grant application.

Imua Family Services’ Dream program helps children like Tezrah reach their full potential.