Whitney Aragaki, PhD, NBCT
@sayuri_neko
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(she/they) 2022 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year Hawai'i Island educator and parent, committed to sustaining ‘āina, community, and their inherent bond.
Hilo, Hawai'i
Joined April 2009
RT @DigitalPromise: We must teach students to navigate digital spaces with the same responsibility and care as physical places to ensure on….
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How place is a partner in teaching, even in our digital society
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want to read a whole chapter on this topic? sign up for updates about our upcoming book, #PlaceBasedScienceTeaching. @DrMilks.
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🌱 Now available for pre-order! Click here to go to the Corwin website. Free US shipping! 🌱 Prefer an e-reader edition? Find the Amazon pre-order at this link.
Places shape how we perceive ourselves, but today’s students often shift between physical & digital worlds. What does “place-based” mean for our virtual spaces? #ElevatingInnovation24 keynote speaker @sayuri_neko explores this concept in our new blog post:
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what a great day to start off our whirlwind trip to philadelphia! tomorrow we release our #PlaceBasedScienceTeaching book cover! 📚 @DrMilks.
Don't miss @DrMilks and @sayuri_neko's Place-Based Learning session at #NSELA2025 this morning. Also keep an eye out for their book, Place-Based Science Teaching, coming this September!
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RT @msrivera114: I love that I get to celebrate being a #PAEMST Awardee with so many amazing educators! @FlohrLinda @sayuri_neko @FuentesTa….
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RT @CorwinPress: This is an amazing opportunity to learn more from these knowledgeable Corwin authors!.
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📣 This right here!! ⬇️⬇️.2025 is going to be an exciting year! Looking forward to engaging with you all. 🌱.
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RT @DigitalPromise: ICYMI: All of the presentations from #ElevatingInnovation24 are now available to view on demand on #VerizonInnovativeLe….
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RT @CorwinPress: Attending the Evaluating Innovation Virtual Event? Check out the keynote by @sayuri_neko, author of Place-Based Science Te….
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Join me on November 14th for the Elevating Innovation Conference with @DigitalPromise! Let's talk about our places and how they help us build community in our classrooms.
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we are so grateful to @NOAA @oceanexplorer for inviting us @WaiakeaHigh to visit the #OkeanosExplorer during their dock in Hilo. it is truly amazing to learn about the research being done *under the sea* and right here around us while respecting the culture.
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⬇️⬇️ this right here. so ready for the LILA framework to be a common experience for language acquisition. an abundance of languages makes our classrooms fuller and much more joyfully loud. thanks @NatBenELTeacher for bringing this into existence!!.
Without strong methodologies to support home language use in the classroom, an additive approach to multilingualism can still yield a subtractive result. Learn how the LILA framework challenges other key principles of language teaching: @NatBenELTeacher
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💛💛 let's go!! congrats to these amazing educators!. can't wait to see/meet you all in October!.
Congratulations to the 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year who are named as finalists for the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year!
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RT @jilltokuda: Beyond excited to join my #AANHPI sisters as we raise up one of our own! @KamalaHarris fights for us, inspires us & empower….
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RT @tanyakmau: Mahalo to @sayuri_neko and Hoʻoulu ʻĀina for engaging beginning teachers in making bokashi. It’s amazing how these effective….
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love to see hawai‘i educators sharing their stories! @HIDOE808.
🌟 Read this blog post on how leadership opportunities can turn catastrophe into triumph! Discover the inspiring journey of Pinky Grace Francisco, an educator in Hawaii who overcame challenges and activated her full potential.
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👀 catch me mid-way!. yep, went to learn about AI, and now i'm going to change a few things in class next year! #iste2024.
There is SO much to see and learn at #ISTELive 24! Take a look at what topics and experiences are catching attention this year. What is your don’t miss spot in the conference hall so far?
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always a fun time to check in with @msrivera114 and learn about all the amazing things happening in her life!.
I loved getting to catch up with this rockstar tonight. @sayuri_neko is just getting started. Watch out world!
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RT @MrAhmedGaming: I had a great time today presenting about #MinecraftEdu and place-based learning at my first ever #ISTELive! Shoutout to….
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RT @Sebasualto: What a great experience it was to present today @ISTEofficial #ISTELive24!! Our participants were wonderful to talk to! I a….
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