Kelvin YS Chun

Porturology (talk) 22:51, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
Kelvin Yat Sung Chun (born 1959) is an American teacher, magician, balloon artist, and kite maker, who has taught with K-12 students in Leeward District, Central District, and Honolulu District, Hawaii. He is internationally known for his teaching, magic, balloon sculpturing and kite awards.
Early life
Kelvin YS Chun was born and raised in Aiea, Honolulu, Hawaii. His father (Harold), is of Chinese descent and whose ancestors were from Zhongshan, China; while his mother (Nancy), is also of Chinese descent, whose ancestors were from Zhongshan, China.

Kelvin's niece, Clarissa Chun, a 2008 United States Olympic Wrestler.
"Kelvin Chun (1995) is perhaps the most "decorated" graduate of the program, having received a Disney Teacher Award in 1999, and the Honolulu District Teacher of the Year award that same year. Kelvin has combined his math, science, and computer skills to create innovative designs in technology program for K-6 students, and has been recognized for his efforts locally as well as nationally. "

Background
Chun was educated at University of Hawaii. Chun began teaching upon graduation in 1983.
Teaching Accolades
Chun was recognized for teaching technology at Nu'uanu Elementary School. He was recognized in Education World's Feature Teacher,

the George Lucas Educational Foundation,
the National Ed Tech Leaders of the Year magazine,
the All USA Today 2000 First Teacher Team,
and the Disney American Teacher Award as an Elementary Specialist in Technology.
He was also recognized as the Honolulu District Teacher of the Year.
Technology and facilities
Each classroom provides students with technology such as desktop computers. Nuuanu Television News also mirrors what the kids see adults doing, and at Nuuanu everyone gets a chance to participate. Kindergartners are the weatherpeople. First graders do book reviews. Student-filmed and -edited videos are offered. Students in the other grades may do public service announcements or anchor a session with "Tutu Nanny" on a character trait such as responsibility or respect. Or they may do the production -- one at the camera, another in charge of audio, three others at the controls trying to make sure "b-roll" -- pre-taped video -- goes on the air when the anchor introduces it and that the on-air "talent" are following the cues.
The regular daily news also has an interactive element, with students asked to answer questions such as "What day is Easter?" The two students from the lower and upper grades who punch in the first correct answers win balloon art made by technology teacher Chun, who is also a magician.
Magic & Balloon Accolades
Chun has also gained recognition through magic and balloon animals by competing
at the annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the annual convention of the Society of American Magicians and winning regional competitions:
2003 Texas Association of Magicians - 1st Place Stage Contest Winner.
2003 Pacific Coast Association of Magician, 2nd Place Balloon Olympics.
2000 Pacific Coast Association of Magician - 1st Place Stage Contest Winner.
1998 Pacific Coast Association of Magician, 2nd Place, Children's Entertainment.
Kite Accolades
Chun has taught the art of asian kite making and flying to many students and teachers.

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