Posted at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Mokulele principal earns prestigious Milken Award
Advertiser Staff
Mokulele Elementary School Principal Teri Ushijima was awarded the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award this morning at a surprise ceremony.Gov. Linda Lingle and state Department of Education Superintendent Pat Hamamoto presented her with the award.
"It's all kind of a blur," said Ushijima. "I haven't been back to the cafeteria to see the banners and all the well-wishing placcards of support. I'm so grateful to receive this honor." Milken Foundation recognizes teachers and prinicipals who show "exemplary instructional practices, outstanding accomplishments and long-range potential to contribute to the profession and an inspiriring presence that motivates students, colleagues and the community."
