Gabriel Yanagihara
Consultant, Gabriel Yanagihara Consulting
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A Bit About Me
Gabriel Yanagihara is a Hawaiʻi-based educator, AI consultant, and emerging technology leader with over a decade of experience teaching at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu. He specializes in AI integration, video game design, creative media, and fabrication. Gabriel serves as Head Coach of the school’s state championship-winning esports program, grounding his consulting in real-world K–12 applications.
He leads professional development for educators, having trained thousands of teachers in AI literacy and ethical implementation. Gabriel regularly consults with schools and organizations across the state of Hawaiʻi, emphasizing practical implementation, ethical use, and workforce readiness. His approach is direct, professional, and firmly grounded in local Hawaiʻi values, ensuring educators walk away with actionable strategies to prepare students for the future of work.
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Website: gabrielyanagihara.com
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Substack: gabrielyanagihara.substack.com
Keynote & Breakout Session
Keynote Address
Breakout Session #1
Holo I Mua: How Hawaiʻi CTE is Leaping into the AI-Powered Workforce
The future of work is here, and it demands adaptability. This keynote moves beyond the hype to show CTE educators the tangible reality of AI integration right here in Hawaiʻi. We will explore real-world examples of local businesses leveraging emerging technology and the specific, high-value skills our students need to master (and the skills that will soon become obsolete). This is a direct, hands-on session that equips educators to lead with confidence, ensure equity, and position Hawaiʻi students not just to adapt to AI, but to shape it.
The AI Classroom Toolbox: Ethical, Practical, and Ready-to-Use
How do we transition from talking about AI to implementing it ethically and effectively tomorrow morning? This practical workshop gives CTE teachers a proven toolbox of AI applications that directly align with curriculum goals. We will cover safe, high-leverage tools for instructional design, assessment, and project creation, ensuring every educator leaves with a clear plan for integrating AI to enhance (not replace) student learning and creativity.
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