We were all thrown into mandatory “shelter in place” orders and for educators and students, we were thrown into “distance learning” with no prior preparation.  It all happened so fast and so many aspects of our lives had to be…

It’s half time. With one month down and one month to go we are in the middle of distance learning for this school year. In sports, half time is used for teams to stop and take time to discuss the…

Due to the closing of school for the remainder of the school year, we will be required to continue with distance learning. COVID-19 has forced all of us to work in a different way and has pushed us to be…

How are YOU doing? Really… how are you? It’s been almost a month since Hawaii was placed on lockdown due to COVID-19 and it is apparent that this is only the beginning.  Many uncertainties and worries remain, will we get…

As the second week of “distance learning” begins, many of us are slowly adjusting to this new lifestyle of staying home and keeping ‘social distance’. Everyone is being challenged by all of the restrictions and coping in a different way.…

As we know, our students’ brain development greatly impacts how they learn and their behavior. In particular, the areas of their brains that are changing the most are the reward systems, regulatory systems and relationships systems. As a result, our…

It’s the most wonderful time of the yearThere’ll be much mistltoeingAnd hearts will be glowingWhen loved ones are nearIt’s the most wonderful time of the year -Andy Williams “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Holiday lights and decorations, endless Christmas…

We all have a need to belong, also often referred to as “belongingness”.  This refers to a human emotional need to affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group.   This may include the need to belong to a…