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Betty Yamashiro

“Dr. Donald W. Klopf was my speech professor and debate coach at University of Hawaii at Manoa who inspired my interest in those subjects. This interest led me to become a college speech teacher and a lawyer in California.”

Betty Yamashiro

In honor of Dr. Donald W. Klopf

University of Hawaii at Manoa

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HEA wants to showcase testimonials about amazing teachers to highlight the importance of our local educators. These stories will be featured throughout our website, newsletter and social media in 2021 as part of HEA’s 100th anniversary celebration.

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