Speakers
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| Dr. Michael Thompson | Oct 18, 2021 |
"It's A Boy" - Understanding a boy's development and the impact on girls.
 For nearly thirty-five years, Dr. Michael Thompson worked as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker on the subjects of children, schools and parenting. He has authored nine books focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, the impact of summer camp experiences on child development, the tensions that arise in the parent-teacher relationships, and psychological aspects of school leadership. His work with independent schools and public school districts throughout the United States, and with international schools in Europe, Asia and South America takes him to about fifty schools a year to lead workshops for teachers, administrators, parents and students. |
| Bridged Atkins | Oct 25, 2021 |
The Dream Tree
 Honolulu Sunrise Rotary Club supports education, reading, and books. For this speaker you may want to invite your grandchildren! Bridged Atkins is extremely grateful and excited to share her latest work, The Dream Tree, a children's storybook with beautiful illustrations by Maria Ballarin and published by Mascot Books. This nostalgic story is inspired by her father's mission to give his children a better childhood than his own by dreaming big and never giving up.
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| Alex Teece | Nov 01, 2021 |
Dream House School
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| Bri Littlefield | Nov 08, 2021 |
Building Strength, Stability and Self-Reliance through Shelter
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| Wendy Shew | Nov 15, 2021 |
The Building Education: mission is to end extreme poverty by building 1,000 schools
 The Building Education mission is to end extreme poverty by building 1,000 schools and providing education in the pursuit of transforming rural villages and poverty-stricken areas into prosperous, dignified communities. https://www.bebuildingeducation.org
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| Dark | Nov 22, 2021 |
Holiday
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| TBD | Nov 29, 2021 |
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| Chriscilia Cox | Dec 06, 2021 |
Environmental Sustainability
 Environmental and Public Health professional using my communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to help businesses meet environmental and sustainability goals. In the past 16+ years, I have managed sustainable environmental health programs, overseeing the development of environmental health policy and providing environmental health compliance within the Department of Defense, state and local governments. Let’s work together to create environmental ideas in a strategic, creative, and cost-effective manner. |
| Dr. Christina Kishimoto | Dec 13, 2021 |
The Difficulty With Moving The Equity Policy Agenda
 Focus of Talk: The Difficulty With Moving The Equity Policy Agenda
As the most diverse State in the nation, Hawaii has the opportunity to leverage the cultural, linguistic, and rich historical diversity of its citizenry to create an equity policy infrastructure that lifts all people as part of a vision for a best-in-nation place to live, work, play, worship, and raise a family. Hawaii's diverse community provides the ecosystem for diverse thinking, idea generation, and innovative solutions and designs. Learn more about the mission and vision of Voice4Equity as a partner for community voice and empowerment.
Speaker bio: Dr. Christina Kishimoto is the founder of Voice4Equity LLc. A native of New York City, she is a bold advocate for social justice and a national leader on education policy and equity matters. Prior to founding Voice4Equity, Christina was the Superintendent of three school systems, the Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut, Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona, and most recently State Superintendent of Education for the State of Hawaii. She has served on a number of national education boards, and is considered a national Chief for Change. Christina has a daughter who is preparing to serve in the U.S. AirForce, and lives in Honolulu, HI with her husband Steve.
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| Mag. Judge Wes Reber Porter | Dec 20, 2021 |
TBA
 About I proudly serve as a Magistrate Judge for the US District Court for the District of Hawaii. I’m also an educator, lawprof, coach, and former trial attorney. As an educator, I was a tenured professor of law and the director of a nationally-recognized Litigation Center and trial skills program. I still teach law school courses in evidence, criminal law and trial advocacy. Most of my teachings are reflected on my YouTube channel: @wporterable https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/dsp_aboutUs.cfm?JID=14
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| Dark | Dec 27, 2021 |
Holiday
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| Dark | Jan 03, 2022 |
Holiday
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| Dark | Jan 17, 2022 |
Martin Luther King Day
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| Dark | Feb 21, 2022 |
Presidents Day
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