At this gathering, Jan's guest will be one of the nation's foremost leaders on AI in education, Gabe Yanagihara. Gabe, born and raised in Maui, is an innovative educator at ’Iolani School specializing in AI, computer science, creative media, and video game design. He has developed programs in game design, 3D printing, and AI, enhancing teaching methods and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Gabriel is a prominent AI consultant and public speaker, committed to advancing AI literacy in Hawaiʻi.

Welcome to our 2024/2025 Elevating Teacher Voice discussion series, hosted by Jan Iwase. The format is simple. A guest educator (or educators) will read out loud one of their blogs or essays, and then open up the session for discussion. No pre-work, no homework, no fuss, just deep listening, conversations and fellowship.