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Nanakuli principal receives national recognition for her leadership in education
Nanakuli Elementary principal named 2021 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. (Source: Hawaii DOE)
By HNN Staff | April 29, 2021 at 7:44 PM HST - Updated April 29 at 7:44 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaii elementary principal received a big surprise during a staff meeting this week.
Nanakuli Elementary School principal, Lisa Ann Higa, was named Hawaii’s National Distinguished Principal of the year.
This national award annually recognizes elementary and middle school principals from across the nation for their exemplary achievements.
She was surprised during a staff meeting with lei and balloons.
“You’re doing it in this community where they need people like you who believe in them and their potential. Who love them so much that you will do whatever it takes to make sure the kids are successful,“ said Deputy Superintendent Phyllis Unebasami. ....

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