Chase Mitsuda, an eighth-grade English teacher at Punahou School, was selected by the National Association of Independent Schools as one of 25 educators nationwide — and the only one from Hawaii — to participate in its annual Teachers of the Future program.
The 2013-2014 NAIS Teachers of the Future were selected from a large pool of nominees who inspire academic excellence in students and serve as opinion leaders among their colleagues and peers.
Mitsuda will lead an online discussion forum to share innovative ideas and teaching techniques, and create a demonstration video to inspire others.
» The Hawaii Government Employees Association, the state’s largest labor union, recently awarded 37 HGEA Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata Scholarships to HGEA members or dependents who are attending or plan to attend a college, university or vocational or trade school full time. The 2013-14 scholarship recipients were selected based on financial need, academic ability, a personal letter and recommendations. The scholarships are named in honor of former HGEA Executive Directors Charles R. Kendall and Russell K. Okata.
Oahu recipients of a $2,500 scholarship: Jerissa K.F. Ching (University of Hawaii at Manoa), Brittany K. Kalahiki (Washington State University), Alison L. Naeole (Hawaii Medical College), Samantha T. Patanapaiboon (Marquette University), Deana Mae P. Ramos (Seattle Pacific University) and George B. Zhang (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Oahu recipients of a $1,500 scholarship: Tiffany W. Cheung (Princeton University), Joseph A. Choy and Reece Y. Teramoto (Santa Clara University), RJ Keliipono M. Diaz (Creighton University), Reece H. Matsumoto (University of Southern California), Alec A. Nakamura (Boston University), Chelsea S. Sasaki (California State University, Sacramento), Tiana I. Shiroma (California Polytechnic State University), Kania A.A. Twyman (Kent State University), Madison A. Vreeken (University of Washington), Kaitlyn K. Hashimoto (Hawaii Pacific University), Leslie G. Wong and Scott K. Nishihara (UH-Manoa), Nicole R. Edscudero (Leeward Community College), Colleen A. Licudine (UH-West Oahu) and Jerolene P. Ikeda-Bernardo (Chaminade University).
Hawaii island recipient of a $2,500 scholarship: Luke Van der Spoel (Rice University). Hawaii island recipients of a $1,500 scholarship: Chad I. Sakoda (University of Portland) and Brooke K. Kise, Michael E. Makekau and Paula K.S. Imoto (UH-Manoa).
Kauai recipients of a $2,500 scholarship: Ember R. Teter and Reyna E. Teter (Point Loma Nazarene University). Kauai recipients of a $1,500 scholarship: Jacob O. Teter (Point Loma Nazarene University), Adam Matthew R. Clark (Syracuse University), Alyssa Mary R. Clark (Creighton University) and Nicole A. Isoda and Telissa A. Agbulos (UH-Manoa).
Maui recipients of a $1,500 scholarship: Joveline A. Ollero (University of St. Thomas in Houston), Junna B. Gazmen (University of Portland) and Leilani H. Kealoha (UH-West Oahu).
» Gary Fuller, professor emeritus of geography and population studies at UH-Manoa, was awarded the ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Silver Award at the American Library Association Conference held this summer in Chicago. His book, "The Trivia Lover’s Guide to the World, Geography for the Lost and Found," was published by Rowman Littlefield.
Fuller, a former winning contestant on "Jeopardy," has lived in Hawaii since 1970. Since retiring in 2005, he is now a lecturer on cruise ships where he discusses the geography of world affairs and cultures.
