Learn by Experience
LbE Hawaii is an educational organization, supporting, designing, and operating educational experiences for learners across the state of Hawaiʻi and from all over the world.
Our diverse program themes include: sustainable development, global competency, intercultural communication, cultural exchange, career preparation, leadership, and team work.
Our learners gain new skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, leadership, and essentially become advocates for sustainability - making the world a better place.
We can also customize memorable
experiences based on learning levels, age groups, language capabilities, and interests.
4+
Years of Experience
6,689
Satisfied Learners
50+
Community Service
Hours
Our Focus on Sustainability
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
All LbE Hawaii services are themed to at least one of the pillars of sustainability. We believe that our learners are our future and will contribute to saving the world.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
All LbE Hawaii services are in alignment with the SDGs. We believe that we can inspire our learners to take action to support these important goals.
Leading by Example (LBE)
With a staff educated/trained in ESD, we operate as sustainably as possible, organize monthly community service events, and inspire the world with our own sustainable actions.
Our Services
PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL HAWAII STUDENTS
Targeted to elementary school students -adult learners across Hawaiʻi, our local programs include lectures, hands-on activities, field trips, and group presentations. The framework recognizes the State of Hawaii's Aloha+ Challenge.
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Can't travel to our programs in Hawaiʻi? We can bring our programs to you...anywhere in the world, thanks to our adaptation to 21st Century Teaching tools and online technology. What a great way to reach a larger audience and to collaborate with people from all over the world!
PROGRAMS FOR VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HAWAII
We welcome international elementary~college school groups and provide an immersive experience in Hawaii in small group learning environments lead by our trained local Program Leaders. We're here for you whether it's for a part of your stay, or your entire stay.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
We are the most flexible and passionate educational organization of our kind. We can customize program schedules, curriculum, and activities based on customer requests. We truly care about making an impact on our learners since we know our learners will impact the world.
EDUCATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT TEAM BUILDING ADVENTURES
Tours with tour guides, pointing out the obvious are forgettable. In our scavenger hunt programs, our learners become the tour guides where they discover points of interests on their own through competitive missions, trivia, and challenges. What a great team building experience!
ESD CONSULTATION & ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATORS
Our sustainability team can support educators in designing, implementing, and/or facilitating ESD-focused curriculum. Educators may also join our online community to network with other educators and collaborate to bring the best ESD experiences to the classroom.
The Hawaii Team
The full time staff of LbE Hawaii comprises three professionals with diverse backgrounds and combined knowledge and experience in education, sustainable development, sustainability education training, sustainability tracking, and educational programs & curriculum creation/development/coordination/facilitation.
Kevin Ching
Chief Operations Officer
Born and raised in ʻAiea, Hawaiʻi, Kevin is the Co-Founder of LbE Hawaii with over 12 years of experience with LbE, represents the Hawaiʻi team, oversees operations, and implements an aloha corporate culture with the team to resonate with LbE Hawaii learners.
Yuko Maruo
Director of Education
Originally from Japan, Yuko comes with over10 years of teaching experience along with a master's degree in Global Leadership & Sustainable Development from HPU, ready to deliver and ensure high quality education. Yuko is responsible for all communication with Japanese customers.
Mark Etscheit
Director of Sustainability
Originally From Germany and also a masters graduate from HPU in Global Leadership & Sustainable Development, Mark comes from a magnitude of experience in sustainability, leading the team on a path towards resilience, and ensuring high quality education for sustainable development.
TESTIMONIALS
I learned that it is important for a leader to think not only about themselves, but also about others around them. Aloha Spirit helped me to be a kind person.
Japanese High School Student
[The LbE Hawaii program] changed my perspective on sustainability showing me how our local communities are trying to become more energy efficient. It was fun to go exploring around the parts of my local city that I have never been [to].
Jayci Takara, Kalani High School Student
[A] major highlight was being able to connect with [non-profits] such as Sustainable Coastlines [Hawaii], who are leading the way within island sustainability spreading awareness about waste reduction and organizing fun beach cleanups. I am so grateful to have been a part of such a meaningful program. Mahalo nui loa LbE Hawaii!
Sierra Vaughn, Hawaii Pacific University
Upcoming Programs & Community Service
