Sr. Josefa Hashiguchi: Compassionate Educator with a Mission

By Vid Raatior I barely knew Sister Josefa Hashiguchi, MMB from Toloas before she passed away in 1986, but her reputation as a tough-love and compassionate educator was well known in Chuuk. She became the principal at my alma mater Chuuk High School after I had graduated. I wished she had been my principal when [...]

Mr. Istaro Mwarike Named Teacher of the Year at Pacific Educational Conference

Mr. Istaro Mwarike, a Chuukese teacher for 27 years at Moch Elementary School was named as the Chuukese Teacher of the Year at the Pacific Educational Conference (PEC) at the University of Guam, July 14-17 2009. At the opening ceremony with an estimated 500 audience at the University Field House, Mr. Mwarike along with nine [...]

Keitani Graham: Gold medalist, youth leader

Reflection by Vid Raatior My last memories of Keitani when I finished up my 3-year teaching stint at Xavier High School were of a very smart and active little boy. He lived at home and commuted to school with the  female students a privilege every male senior must have wished they had. But it must [...]