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Clayton Wakida

“My success now traces back to when I was finding myself in my 8th grade English honors class at Kalakaua Intermediate School. Ms. Lois-Ann Yamanaka encouraged me to get out of my shell and pursue my dreams.”

Clayton Wakida

In honor of Lois-Ann Yamanaka

Kalakaua Intermediate School

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HEA wants to showcase testimonials about amazing teachers to highlight the importance of our local educators. These stories will be featured throughout our website, newsletter and social media in 2021 as part of HEA’s 100th anniversary celebration.

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