Ho‘okele Faculty and Staff Blog

Happy Last Week of School! I asked Gemini AI what makes an amazing teacher and this is what was shared with me: “Amazing teachers are a blend of knowledge, passion, and skill. Here are some key qualities that make them stand out: Passion for Teaching and Learning : They love their subject matter and genuinely enjoy sharing it with others. This enthusiasm is contagious and creates a positive learning environment. Student-Centric Approach : They care about their students as individuals, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and tailor their teaching to different learning styles. Effective Communication : They can explain complex ideas clearly and concisely, using engaging methods and activities. Master of the Subject : They have a deep understanding of their subject and can answer student questions in a comprehensive way. Encouragement and High Expectations : They believe in their students' potential and set high expectations while providing the support they need to succeed...

Here’s to our future selves reflecting back on a successful end to the school year!  Have a great week! Hi Everyone! We're looking to order custom Ho‘okele polos from Five Birdies for SY 2024-25.  If you're planning to work at Ho'okele next SY, please fill out your shirt size here   by Tuesday, June 4th . You may want to take a look at Five Birdies Size Guide .  Admin will be purchasing these shirts for staff members for SY 24-25 (our 10th school year!) Thank you so much for opening your doors to the Marist College Students . They are very excited to join us and experience teaching.  See Carli’s email from 5/17 for  the schedule for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The students will be in groups of 2 or 3 and will visit the classrooms for about 15 minutes. I tried to give a mix of upper and lower grades and have each group visit at least one inclusion classroom.  Please let Carli know if there is a note or message you'd like to leave for your visitors. Examples...