Kalani teacher Michael Ida uplifts students
Kalani High School's Michael Ida was named Hawaii State Teacher of the Year. The award is presented annually to a teacher selected from more than 12,500 educators within the state Department of Education.
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Kalani High School's Michael Ida was named Hawaii State Teacher of the Year. The award is presented annually to a teacher selected from more than 12,500 educators within the state Department of Education.