🏄🏼♂️ The Impact Series is one of the elements of a new What School Could Be Global Community program called The Atlas Gang. Each TAG member (tireless educators working to reimagine education) will host and facilitate an interactive Zoom, sharing their passion and educational expertise as part of this series. The premise of this series comes from the prompt: What is the Impact of X on Y? For example, What is the Impact of Microcourses on Student Engagement? Sessions are informative, fun, and a great way to build relationships with other educators.
The best way to introduce Kim Ah Soon is to share that she is the Wai’alae Elementary Public Charter School Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach, in Honolulu. From a letter of recommendation written on her behalf by the former CEO of WPCS: “She has been an educator for 34 years and has been willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn. She possesses a genuine warmth and empathy that allows her to connect with educators at all levels, from veteran teachers to those just starting their careers. Kim doesn't simply connect; she leads. She exhibits a unique blend of empathy and knowledge. She can readily understand a teacher's challenges and frustrations, yet she also possesses the pedagogical expertise to offer insightful solutions. This makes her coaching sessions incredibly valuable, as teachers feel both heard and supported in their journey towards growth. She has a talent for building capacity within her colleagues, empowering them to become more effective educators.” One of Kim’s student’s parents once wrote, “You're a real person in a world where real people are hard to find. And when my son needed you, when I needed someone even though I tried so hard not to need anyone, you were there. You were my friend when I needed a real one. Prior to her position at Waialae Elementary Public Charter School Kim taught for more than 23 years at Ben Parker Elementary and Hawaii Technology Academy in Hawaiʻi. She is also active in several organizations working to prepare kids for the workforce of today, and tomorrow, including the Pilina Education Alliance. 🏄🏼♂️