'Iolani School Podcast

'Iolani School Podcast

'Iolani School

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Active
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

The 'Iolani School Podcast features conversations with a wide variety of people associated with the K-12 college preparatory school based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, that was founded in 1863. Hosted by John Tamanaha, the school's Director of Interactive Media, the podcast will often make you feel like a fly on the wall of the Faculty Lounge. Jacob Gabriel is the podcast's audio engineer.

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Recent Episodes

Miley Cox '25 -- Fourth-Year Boarding Student

Jun 21, 2025 1h 17m

One of 10 neighbor island students in the 2024-25 Residential Life Program, Miley Cox '25 contributed to 'Iolani School in many special ways during the past four years. She provides an insider's…

Chase Wiggins '06 -- Upper School English Teacher

Mar 28, 2025 1h 6m

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…

Robin Hiraki -- Fifth-Grade Teacher

Nov 09, 2024 1h 23m

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…

Michael Kostecki '24 -- U.S. Presidential Scholar

Jun 13, 2024 57m

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…

Carey Inouye -- AP Physics Teacher

Apr 01, 2024 1h 53m

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,…

Risa Beer -- Film Production Teacher

Oct 26, 2023 1h 21m

After an award-winning career as a documentary filmmaker, Mrs. Risa Beer has taught Film Production in the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership since the day it opened in 2013. During the…

Erik Yamamoto '99 -- Associate Dean of Students

Jun 21, 2023 1h 23m

A beloved member of the faculty and administration since 2005, Mr. Erik Yamamoto '99 has contributed to our 'Iolani School community and "One Team" culture in many roles and ways, most recently as…

Manny Dayao '97 -- Performing Arts Department Head

Oct 06, 2022 1h 8m

Having learned in the spaces that he's now teaching in, Manny Dayao '97 shares his unique perspective on the performing arts at 'Iolani School. As the director of the marching band and current head…

Andrew Park '22 -- Boarding Student & Valedictorian

Jul 19, 2022 59m

A native of Seoul, South Korea, Andrew Park '22 arrived at 'Iolani in 2018, as a member of the school's first cohort of boarding students in 59 years. Two days before graduating as one of the Class…

Sue Lee -- College Counseling Office Secretary

Jun 01, 2022 1h

For the past three decades, every visitor to the College Counseling Office has been greeted by Sue Lee. No matter who you are or what you are looking for, she's there to help. Often times, "Aunty…

Lisa-Anne Tsuruda & Ryan Tsuruda '22 -- Upper School Teacher & Senior Proconsul

Apr 12, 2022 1h 43m

Upper School English teacher Lisa-Anne Tsuruda is also the co-advisor of the Class of 2022. Prior to joining the 'Iolani faculty in 2016, she was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award…

Melanie Pfingsten -- Dean of Lower School

Jan 07, 2022 1h 17m

An integral member of the 'Iolani School community since 2001, Melanie Pfingsten is in her first year as Dean of Lower School. While overseeing our K-6 campus, which has exciting new spaces and…

Michael LaGory -- AP English Teacher

Nov 03, 2021 1h 26m

A beloved member of the 'Iolani School faculty since 1984, Dr. Michael LaGory has contributed to our community in many special ways and hundreds of graduates regard him as their favorite English…

John Vierra '21 -- Son of 'Iolani and Valedictorian

Aug 03, 2021 1h 12m

Before heading to Georgetown University, John Vierra '21 shares his message of "small things that make big impacts." A remarkable young man, who has contributed to our community in so many special…

Kevin Wada -- Sodexo General Manager at 'Iolani School

Jun 16, 2021 1h 4m

In addition to providing a delicious and diverse menu, Mr. Kevin Wada and his dedicated staff organized and implemented new food service procedures that were an integral part of the campus reopening…

Lisa Lee Simon '88 -- Lower School Dance Teacher

Mar 24, 2021 1h 16m

A trailblazing educator, Mrs. Lisa Lee Simon '88 teaches "creative movement" to our youngest students in the new Sidney & Minnie Kosasa Performance Studios. She discusses the process within her…

Michael Fricano -- Design & Technology Teacher

Dec 28, 2020 55m

Teaching design and technology to our youngest students in the new Kaneshiro Science & Innovation Center is Mr. Michael Fricano's dream job. An award-winning educator, his impact is further…

Kathe Nose-Warner '82 -- Lower School Science Teacher

Dec 14, 2020 1h 1m

Teaching in the new Kaneshiro Science & Innovation Center is a recent "dream come true" for Mrs. Kathe Nose-Warner '82. An earlier one was becoming an 'Iolani student in 1980, just a year after…

Minh Ngo '21 -- Third-Year Boarding Student

Oct 14, 2020 1h 16m

A native of Vietnam, Minh Ngo '21 arrived at 'Iolani in 2018, as a member of the school's first cohort of boarding students in 59 years. Now a senior, he provides an insider's perspective on the…

Gabriel Yanagihara -- Video Game Design Teacher

Aug 17, 2020 1h

An iDepartment teacher since Day 1 of the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership, Mr. Gabriel Yanagihara also has served as the head coach of 'Iolani School's eSports teams since 2019. The…

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