Former chef, hotel manager, history teacher (17 years) and Apple retail sales specialist, Josh Reppun is the What School Could Be Global Community Director and host of the What School Could Be Podcast. Josh’s journey reimagining teaching and learning began in 2015 when he saw Ted Dintersmith’s acclaimed documentary, Most Likely to Succeed. Josh and Ted have been partners in this work since the film debuted 10 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival. Josh is also the founder of Josh Reppun Productions. He produced and co-directed two films: Ka Helena Aʻo: The Learning Walk and The Innovation Playlist. Josh strives to spotlight creative, imaginative and innovative educators and education leaders around the world. The What School Could Be Podcast, edited by the talented Evan Kurohara with music by pianist Michael Sloan, has now reached nearly 120,000 downloads in over 130 countries. Josh lives in Honolulu with his wife, Cheryl and his two criminal cats, Boo and Penny. His daughter, Emma Jean George, is the What School Could Be Global Community Archivist.

Evan Kurohara, also known as SØZEN SOUND, is a dedicated and self-taught audio engineer based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. With a relentless passion for sound, Evan has spent the past five years honing his craft, specializing in recording, mixing, and mastering across diverse music genres and podcasts. Collaborating with local podcasts such as The What School Could Be Podcast, Keep It Aloha, Aloha From Hawaii, Puka Pockets, and Punahou School’s Listen and Learn Podcast, Evan constantly refines his skills and expands his portfolio. Committed to delivering top-notch audio experiences with meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative approach, Evan’s creative vision shines through in every project he undertakes.