ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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&#149 2016 Professional of the Year, Special Parent Information Network
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&#149 2015 Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Public Charter Schools network 
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&#149  2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Hawaii
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&#149  2008 Shining Light Award, Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans
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&#149  2005 Award of Excellence, UH College of Education
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&#149  2004 Legislator of the Year Mahalo Award, Friends of the Library of Hawaii
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&#149  2005 Friend of Education Award, UH College of Education
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&#149  2001 Eleanor Roosevelt Fellowship
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&#149  1997 Flemming Fellowship
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&#149  Legislative Education Leaders Award, The College Board, Washington, DC
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&#149  Herman S. Doi Fellowship, University of Hawaii
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&#149  Distinguished Graduate, Leadership Academy, Hawaii Air National Guard
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&#149  Outstanding Honor Graduate, Technical School, Hawaii Air National Guard
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&#149  Who's Who in America
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&#149  Who's Who in American Politics
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&#149  Who's Who Among Asian Americans
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