00:00 - The principal's office
02:13 - Who we are is strong enough
04:45 - Hang onto our language
06:29 - Allow yourself to make mistakes
10:47 - Find your inner mechanism
14:18 - The goodness of people triumphs
17:37 - Be honest and humble yourself
19:33 - Rigålu nina'en Yu'os (It's a gift from God)
22:37 - I'm still here and I still have more to give
The Honorable Robert Underwood is a lifelong teacher and learner who has worked as an educator in various capacities from teaching in classrooms to serving as the University of Guam President for 10 years. Early in his life, he took on controversial social justice issues on behalf of Guam's political status and the CHamoru language and culture.
Underwood has served five terms as Guam’s Congressional Delegate, authoring major pieces of legislation for Guam and served as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Even today, Underwood continues his public service through actively engaging with the community through projects, mentorships as well as serving on the boards of various national and international organizations and agencies.
His advocacy, public service and legacy reflect his passion for his homeland, the broader Pacific, commitment to high educational standards and devotion to issues of justice and equity.
About the Series
Saina is a thirty minute episodic series that collects and documents first-hand accounts of life histories from some of Guam’s most notable community leaders. Join us as we learn from intimate life lessons through the successes and failures that have helped shape their life’s path.
Produced by PBS Guam in association with Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency.
This program has been made possible by the Government of Guam Education Stabilization Fund.
