We Knew Her When

When we moved to Hawaii in 2002 we were advised frequently to avoid the public schools here. In the years since, we are not infrequently met with surprise when we mention that our children attended public schools here. I admit, we chose to live in Mililani in part because it has a reputation for having a particularly good set of neighborhood schools. Was the middle and high school here perfect? No, not by a long shot. Did my children have a few mediocre teachers? Yes.

But they also had e...