Stories About Hawaii Educators
Watch and read stories about the life-changing impact of local teachers and professors.
Community Testimonials
We are honored to share these memories from our community about the impact of Hawaii educators on their students’ lives.
“Teaching social studies at Kawananakoa Middle School, Mr. Albert Domalavage made me understand and care about the world I lived in. He awakened my love for learning and the confidence to express myself.”
Stacy Yuen
In honor of Albert Domalavage
Kawananakoa Intermediate
“In 1st grade, I learned to read by the sight method. My 2nd grade teacher, Emma Silva at Kapalama Elementary School, worked with me after school to teach me phonetics and make sure I understood what I was reading.”
Pili Lee Loy
In honor of Emma Silva
Kapalama Elementary School
“As the Kahuku High School judo coach, Ray Imada-sensei said even if you’re not good, you’ll be considered for the team if you work hard. I wasn’t the best, but he believed in me. He taught me honor and humility.”
Gary Nakata
In honor of Ray Imada
Kahuku High School
“Though Mrs. Amy Watanabe had my sister at Kailua High School, she never compared us. She changed my perspective on life, big and small. I ended up being her TA, and I still think about her class decades later.”
Dora Wang
In honor of Amy Watanabe
Kailua High School