
A 2007 graduate was surprised with a prestigious , to celebrate and empower outstanding educators, in March. Miki Cacace is a math teacher at ʻEwa Makai Middle School.

Cacace found out she was the recipient of the award considered the “Oscar Award of Teaching” in a ceremony attended by Gov. David Y. Ige, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto, past Milken Award winners, and community leaders. She is the only Âé¶¹´«Ã½ recipient this year and one of 40 nationwide.
Cacace was hailed for her teaching excellence, particularly for her popular coding class. The Leeward area educator receives a cash prize of $25,000.
Last year¡¯s Milken Educator Award winner, Sara King, is also a Âé¶¹´«Ã½Mānoa graduate as are many of the past winners.
