For seven years, I’ve been coming to Hawaii to speak about literacy and learning. I’ve been here on average 4-5 times per year through that time. Aah, the things I’ll do for learners:-)
Every time I come here, I feel like I’m coming back to a family. Here, there is a spirit of love, a spirit of values. And this year, I got to bring a part of my family and meet a new member — and that was before this year’s Institute even started.
My parter in business, ConverStation’s Mike Sansone traveled with me to speak and work on Online Literacies and New Media. His first time in Hawaii, he’s loving it. And what’s not to love, I’m guiding his every step. My friend and editor at Joyful Jubilant Learning, Rosa Say. joined us for a walk on Sunday night prior to the opening of our Institute in Kapolei.
What a great conversation with two business leaders and lifelong learners, folks who get 21st century education. And it was a great lead into our Institute at Mauka Lani Elementary today.
Teachers and administrators gathered to discuss some of the very things Mike And Rosa talk about often: Values, Relationships, Reflection, Change, Understanding.
We’ll have more coverage on this Institute during the week. Special thanks to all my Tweeps on Twitter for the shout outs!
