Teaching with a song Gloria Juan is a little shy about being named Big Island district teacher of the year, but her colleague Ken Staton praises her community activities. She did it anyway, to draw attention to the music program. That means when money is tight, it may be cut. As Kona has gone through two decades of massive growth and cultural change, local kids can still gain pride and recognition by bringing family songs from home, she said.
Music also teaches responsibility.
They realize it's a privilege to be taking this class.