GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Kalihi Uka Elementary School teacher Kristy Inamasu, center, was announced Tuesday as the winner of the Milken Educator Award and received a $25 ...

Kalihi Uka Elementary School’s Kristy Inamasu, who is a kindergarten teacher, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 reward for her exceptional teaching. Select whether ...

Shown at Kalihi Uka Elementary School on Tuesday are Rochelle Mahoe, left, Keith Hayashi, Derek Santos, teacher Kristy Inamasu, Jane Foley, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and state Rep. Ikaika Hussey.

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Kalihi Uka Elementary School teacher Kristy Inamasu, center, was announced Tuesday as the winner of the Milken Educator Award and received a $25, 000 prize.