Project Kākoʻo- February 2021 by Alohilani Okamura https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp Post your mahalo here en-us 2021-02-16 03:54:55 UTC 2026-03-12 03:59:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Kako’o Project https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1243437017 Thank you Nu and Xi chapters for sponsoring this great activity for the UH prospective teachers. Also for inviting other HA🔺K chapters to join in too. Great job today. We all got to take that leap together.
Jeanne 2-25-21 
PS couldn’t get them pic downloaded]]> 2021-02-25 21:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1243437017 Many thanks ... https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1243730510 to Alohilani Okamura, Carol Emerson and UH staff for coordinating Project Kako’o, in support of our future educators of Hawaii! Seeds of partnerships were planted today and blossoms of new recruits will bloom soon ... many thanks again from Zeta.]]> 2021-02-26 00:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1243730510 ❤️ https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247446515 Thank you to all of the organizations who put this together! This was so sweet and much appreciated. Together we can make a difference! 

-Stacey Coloma ]]> 2021-02-27 00:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247446515 Mahalo https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247522871 Thank you so much to everyone who put this together and helped make this happen. The care package, notes of encouragement, and the individual name tags are all so sweet and cute! This will really help me to push through this semester. Once again, thank you so much! ❤️
-Ashley Whang]]> 2021-02-27 01:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247522871 Mahalo nui loa!!! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247557909 Thank you all for this much needed boost of encouragement! 
Aloha nō,
Bonnie]]> 2021-02-27 02:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247557909 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247597010 Mahalo for the goodies and care packages for ITE students! This was such a kind gesture and definitely brightened our day! Big shout out to all the volunteers standing in the hot sun to bring joy to us recipients! #tobeateacher]]> 2021-02-27 03:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247597010 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247606471 Beyond blessed!! Thank you so much for the Puliki!! Very much on time and needed!! ]]> 2021-02-27 03:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1247606471 Thank you so much !!! 💗 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1249293763 I am beyond grateful for everyone who contributed to making such generous and lovely care packages! Thank you very much and stay safe! 👩‍🏫💗


-Kelly Kwak ]]> 2021-02-28 06:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1249293763 Mahalo Piha for your aloha 💕🤙🏼🌈😎 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1251571998 Project Kākoʻo was a huge success because of the wonderful community partners, faculty, and students. I am extremely grateful for Alpha Delta Kappa and Pearl Harbor Rotary who  donated money, goods, and their services to pack and distribute the care packages. I am extremely grateful for a our candidates, staff, and faculty volunteers who came out to greet and distribute care packages to teacher candidates.  I especially want to mahalo the coordination efforts of Dr. Alohilani Okamura and Kristen Ferrer for this event. 
—- Dr. Ku’ulei Serna ]]> 2021-03-01 05:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1251571998 Thank you smangine2 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255764330 Thank you so much for all of the goodies. We are at the point in the semester where we are tired and this the perfect motivational push we all needed. We are all so thankful for the donations and appreciate the time and effort put into the event.


-Samantha Mangine]]> 2021-03-01 22:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255764330 Mahalo kendyllm https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255769936 Mahalo nui loa!!!
Mahalo to everyone who put this wonderful event together! Thank you for all of the goodies and positive words of encouragement.
-Kenny Miyashiro
]]> 2021-03-01 22:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255769936 Mahalo nui loa! mgward3 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255774540 Thank you so much!!! It was so kind of you all to put these bags together! I'm grateful for all of your support and sweet care packages. I appreciate your time and care putting these together for us!

- Mary Ward]]> 2021-03-01 22:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255774540 Wow mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255776283 Filled with gratitude. Thank you so much to everyone involved! - Steven ]]> 2021-03-01 22:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255776283 Mahalo https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255809240 Mahalo to all the volunteers for being there to pass out all the great goodies !!! It was so good to see familiar faces in person. I appreciated all the positive messages while driving through the parking lot. It was so motivating to keep doing what we are doing as educators during the pandemic. !

Ke aloha,
Tehani Saladino]]> 2021-03-01 22:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255809240 Mahalo!! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255821524 Mahalo for all of your time and effort. I really appreciated the goodies and for everyone cheering us through. ❤️]]> 2021-03-01 22:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255821524 Mahalo https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255829117 I am so thankful for all that you did create these care packages! I hope that you are being as kind to yourselves as you have been to all of us! 

Kiera Jinyoung ]]> 2021-03-01 22:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255829117 Mahalo a nui! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255831536 I was so grateful for the care packages that were prepared and given. It was such a pleasure to see all the helping hands in person and what a treat it was to be selected. 

E holomua kākou,
Hiʻilei ]]> 2021-03-01 22:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255831536 Many thanks https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255861983 Mahalo Project Kako’o donors, planners, and volunteers. You made my day so so special especially during these worrisome times. I am delighted to be looked after and thought of as I progress in my teaching licensure! Mahalo nui - Tina Huynh  ]]> 2021-03-01 23:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255861983 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255878871 Mahalo nuuui to all of the many Alpha Delta Kappa and Pearl Harbor Rotary volunteers (majority of whom are retired teachers!) who were so generous with their time, energy and efforts in putting all of this together. And especially thankful to Dr. Okamura and Dr. Serna for spearheading these efforts to support our ITE students <3
-Kristen Ferrer]]> 2021-03-01 23:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255878871 Thank You! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255982622 I just wanted to say thank you for the care package.  We brought our sons to pick up the package and made an adventure out of it.  Thank you for all the support during this challenging time. 
-Patrick Reyes]]> 2021-03-02 00:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255982622 Thank you <3 cjma99 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255992352 There are no words that can express the amount of gratitude we feel towards Project Kākoʻo staff and volunteers! To those who stood in the hot sun, packed goodies, and/or donated to such a thoughtful cause, your contributions are seen and very much appreciated! Sending love and good health (and big puliki) to all COE faculty and volunteers. Stay safe!

- Cass Asato and Jairus Iwasaki
]]> 2021-03-02 00:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255992352 Kako‘o Project https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255998268 Thank you so much for your time and generosity. Even though it was just a pick up, it was fun to get out in the middle of the semester and during this pandemic. Pūliki 🥰

-Ryan Kamisugi]]> 2021-03-02 00:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1255998268 Mahalo nui loa! *.* https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256047563 Thank you to all who made the generous Puliki possible. The care and support of this community during these challenges are heartfelt. Stay safe and keep on keeping on! -Laura #attitudeofgratitude ]]> 2021-03-02 00:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256047563 Thank you kwatada8 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256070784 Thank you so much for the care package! I really appreciate all the time everyone who contributed to this care package took for all of us. I enjoyed the celebration we got to experience when picking up the care package!
Thank you
Kayli Watada]]> 2021-03-02 00:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256070784 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256093921 Thank you all so much for your generosity! It was so nice to see all of your beautiful faces and feel the love<3

]]> 2021-03-02 01:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256093921 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256321450 Mahalo Project Kākoʻo donors, funders, volunteers for caring enough to  makes sure we are fed and welcomed. Your generous time,  commitment to community make all the difference in our days.
Mahalo, special thanks for the mask, hand sanitizer and Jamba Juice card.
-Espie Chapman

]]> 2021-03-02 02:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256321450 Thank You So Much! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256438404 I am so grateful for all the people who were involved in this project! I felt so welcomed by all the staff and volunteers when I went in for pick-up. Everyone was so enthusiastic and filled with energy. There were so many goodies in the bags. Thank you so much for showing your care :) Please take care and stay safe. God bless~

-Winnie]]> 2021-03-02 03:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256438404 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256477757 Thank you for the wonderful care packages and yummy snacks! It's so nice to feel connected to our teaching program and know that we are part of a community that cares <3
- Robin Cone-Murakami]]> 2021-03-02 03:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256477757 Mahalo nui! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256515984 Thank you all so much for the thoughtful care packages. I now have so many snacks to eat during recess time at school. Iʻm glad to be apart of the ʻohana of educators. It truly means a lot to us that we have such a strong support system. Stay safe, and we hope to see you all in person very soon. 

-Hiʻi, Cohort 403]]> 2021-03-02 04:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256515984 Thank you! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256718636 Mahalo for your generosity! This brought a smile to my face after a long week. Thank you again. :)]]> 2021-03-02 05:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1256718636 Thank you so much! idouchik https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1259668731 Thank you so much for the amazing and thoughtful care packages! It made me smile so much and made my day! It will go to such great use! Take care! Thank you again :) 
Kyla Idouchi ]]> 2021-03-02 17:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1259668731 Big Mahalo!! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1259695084 Thank you to all the volunteers and contributors to our goodies that we received. Much appreciated! I also love the mask included, can never have too much of those! ]]> 2021-03-02 17:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1259695084 What Joy! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260525675 I felt so special to receive a care package. It was thoughtfully put together. So much love and support went into it. I loved the way community members collaborated, too. Thank you for giving me such joy.]]> 2021-03-02 20:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260525675 Thank you~! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260732905 I just wanted to say thank you so much for the time and effort that everyone put in for Project Kākoʻo. From the volunteers, to the people who donated things to put in the bags, and the amazing professors who put everything together. Thank you all for making a crazy quarter so much better. It's always a good feeling when I can look at the name tag and goodies, and smile. Thank you again!]]> 2021-03-02 20:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260732905 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260781964 Thank you so much for your donations. It feels amazing to know there are people out there who are supportive and appreciate all the work teachers do. -Mohammad Othman ]]> 2021-03-02 21:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260781964 Salamat! Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260830058 I am grateful for everyone who made this happen! Despite the pandemic, everyone made this possible and I felt all the support and love. The support system is a must at times like this. Mahalo and Salamat!

-Janna Mae R.]]> 2021-03-02 21:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1260830058 Mahalo! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261048560 Thank you everyone who worked so hard to welcome us and make this project happen. Thank you to all the donations and donor who contributed to all of our care packages and treats!  Stay Safe!
- Priscilla H. ]]> 2021-03-02 22:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261048560 Mahalo Nui! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261076819 Ill be honest, I thought this was kind of a cheesy idea, but I appreciated the efforts of those that put it together and wanted to participate in activities with the COE more, so I signed up. Friday ended up being a pretty tough day for me, but in the few moments that I got to swing by and see all those smiling (masked) faces and those signs with such kind words of encouragement, it really warmed my heart. I ate the cereal for breakfast the very next day and cant wait to dig into all those snacks as the semester progresses. Thank you so very much to all of those that spent time and resources on this very fun event!]]> 2021-03-02 22:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261076819 Thank you, thank you, and....oh yeah, thank you! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261212388 Thank you so much to all those who participated in the Kākoʻo project. I felt just like a kid on Christmas day when receiving the care package and seeing all the goodies inside. I look forward to eating and sharing all the snacks with my family, and I am so grateful to everyone who made this possible. Mahalo nui, Courtney O.]]> 2021-03-02 23:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261212388 Mahalo nui ia 'oukou! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261232945 Thank you for thinking of us as we  learn to be teachers to the keiki of Hawaii! This helps me to stay jazzed about learning the many dimensions of learners and the art of teaching! My own children enjoyed the snacks and I really needed the highlighter!
Cohort Ha'aheo

]]> 2021-03-03 00:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261232945 You warmed my heart and tummy with yummy and more! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261351387 Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for all the thought, time, effort, and resources you put into providing such a caring gesture of kindness and empathy to me!   Everyone who helped out with the event must have been wiltering in the hot afternoon sun to get this generous deed done for us.  With much appreciation for nourishing me in so many ways!
Loryn Gum]]> 2021-03-03 00:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261351387 Mahalo! 💖 https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261771189 Mahalo! This is precisely what I needed during a time like this! I couldn't stop smiling after seeing all of the encouraging messages, delicious snacks, and stationary! Thank you soooo much to everyone who took part in putting together these care packages for us!  😍 
~Nicole Ehara]]> 2021-03-03 02:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261771189 Mahalo nui https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261820912 Mahalo for the kind gifts. They warmed our hearts and filled our bellies. My daughter was particularly pleased that it was so fast and easy.
~John, Le, and Sophie Mae Crocker]]> 2021-03-03 03:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1261820912 Mahalo https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1262134355 I needed this gift more than you know, more than I even knew. I am so grateful for all of these goodies and words of encouragement! It's truly the little things that keep us going, and all of your hard work is very much appreciated! Mahalo nui loa!!
~Alishia M.]]> 2021-03-03 05:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1262134355 Pulikis for All! https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1262912568 Thank you to everyone who contributed to the organization and execution of this event, as well as the generous donors! There were so many helping hands that made this event possible and it was a pleasure to work alongside them all. Special thanks to the Alpha Delta Kappa and PH Rotary volunteers. It was wonderfully encouraging to see so many of them come out to support our island's emerging educators. Thanks to all of the COE's administrative organizers and important people. I should know the names of more important people, but I don't. Thank you Dr. Serna for aiding in the conceptualization and execution of this event. Your profound leadership and guidance continue to allow for these wonderful events to take place. And thank you to Kumu Alohilani! You're truly an inspiring individual who pushes me to become the best version of myself, however far from that ideal I may be. Thank you for reaching out to me and asking for my help lol. I don't think I would have had the pleasure of serving alongside such kindhearted and compassionate individuals if it weren't for your initial invitation. And once again, thank you all for the food, like seriously. This event was truly a godsend to us broke-ass college students. Best wishes and I'll surely be using the resources and energy gained from this event to push me through this behemoth of a semester. Mahalo!
-Kealoha]]> 2021-03-03 09:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1262912568 Thank you so much for your generous gifts. They were so thoughtful and sweet. So many goodies to enjoy. Thank you for supporting us on our teaching journey. https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1266994636 -Laura L. Davis


]]> 2021-03-04 02:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1266994636 💕Mahalo nui! lcordeir https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1272691087 Thank you for making us feel loved and supported. The delicious  goodies, useful tools, and mask were perfect & just the boost we needed as we are approach  4th quarter. Thank you for making our days a little brighter and a lot tastier!
Your support matters.
Mahalo! 💙
-Lauren Jones]]> 2021-03-05 07:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kumualohilani/aaohph6syr6hnpvp/wish/1272691087