'Iolani School Podcast

While on sabbatical during the upcoming 2025-26 school year, Mr. Chase Wiggins ’06 will be researching and completing a doctoral dissertation that will connect ‘Iolani School’s 19th-century founding with its 21st-century future. An Upper School English teacher since 2018, he also discusses his experiences within the school’s boarding program and shares thoughts about his path to becoming a teacher, which stretches back to his days as an ‘Iolani student. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!

At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the 101st edition of Ka Mo‘olelo O ‘Iolani was dedicated to fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Robin Hiraki. She became the first Lower School teacher in 11 years to be honored as the ‘Iolani yearbook dedicatee. The beloved longtime educator offers her humble perspective about the day of that surprise announcement. She also shares thoughts about many people who make our school special, recounting several fascinating stories and touching memories. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!

United States Presidential Scholar Michael Kostecki '24 shares his thoughts about a wonderful 13-year journey through ‘Iolani School, which included a senior year that also saw him serve as a proconsul, earn the title of valedictorian, captain the boys soccer ILH championship team and publish his research in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Truly a remarkable young man, Mikey is headed to Harvard University. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo! PHOTOS SHOWN TO MIKEY: First day of kindergarten for Class of 2024 (Aug. 26, 2011) [https://www.iolani.org/uploaded/images/Aug_26_2011.jpg] Sixth Grade Moving Up Ceremony for Class of 2024 (May 30, 2018) [https://www.iolani.org/uploaded/images/May_30_2018.jpg]

A cherished member of the faculty since 1977, Dr. Carey Inouye '66 shares his unparalleled perspective on ‘Iolani School. Topics of discussion include his days as a student, The Rev. David P. Coon, Eddie Hamada '46 [https://www.iolani.org/school/history/eddie-hamada], Gina Wang '22 and the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership [https://www.iolani.org/academics/sullivan-center]. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!

After an award-winning career as a documentary filmmaker, Mrs. Risa Beer has taught Film Production in the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership [https://www.iolani.org/academics/sullivan-center] since the day it opened in 2013. During the past decade, several of her students have earned local, national and international accolades for their work. She helps ‘Iolani School's young filmmakers develop critical life skills as communicators and collaborators, while guiding them through the process of finding their voices and telling bold stories. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo! LINKS: 2023 ‘Iolani School Happy Holidays video produced by Film Production students [https://youtu.be/Yx5Uu1zlMAo?si=Rq1czKbeVH3Y5PHR] 091319.MOV by Kunwoo Kim '21 [https://filmfreeway.com/091319dotmov] ‘Iolani School Podcast episode with Mihn Ngo '21 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bD43g71Ml6A3OtqT9QeO0?si=v3HSNefSQrSInyB8Ax8AFA]