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Kailua High School
451 Ulumanu Drive
Kailua, HI 96734
Physics, Adolescent / Young Adolescent Science, 912
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Derek
K. Minakami, 2001
State Teacher of the Year, Hawaii |
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Derek
Minakami was born in Los Angeles and raised in Hawaii. He graduated
from I'olani School in 1986 and later received a Bachelor of Science
in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa during
the spring of 1991. Derek later graduated with a Masters of Education
in Secondary Teaching during the spring of 1993. The following fall,
he began working full-time at Kailua High School, where he continues
to serve. Derek continues to work with the MET as a mentor teacher.
Presently, Derek teaches Conceptual Physics, Physics, and Advanced
Placement Physics as well as leadership. Derek is Kailua High School's
Science Fair chairperson. He also helps to coordinate the Windward
Oahu District Science Fair. His students have competed and received
honors at the district, state, and international science and engineering
fairs. Derek also serves as a co-advisor for Kailua High School's
engineering competition (TEAMS) team. |
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