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I'm A Bright Kid Foundation

I'm A Bright Kid Foundation

His Legacy Lives On

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Awards

Education:
The University of Hawai`i Lifetime Achievement Award
Hawai`i State Teacher of the Year
The National Milken Family Foundation Educator of the Year Award
Honpa Hongwanji Living Treasure Award
The Public Schools of Hawaii Kulia I Ka Nu’u Award for High Achievement

Theatre:
Miss Saigon – 2008 Po`okela Award for Overall Musical
Once On This Island – 2010 Po`okela Director of a Musical
Phantom of the Opera – Winner of 12 Po`okela Awards
Les Misérables – Winner of 14 Po`okela Awards

Other Honors:
Father of the Year
National Guardsman of the Year