She admired the teachers at Waikiki Elementary School and enjoyed working with younger students as a campus patrol officer. I was very fortunate. Principal Beverly Stanich said Ideue put a lot of love and hard work into her classes as well. Ideue coordinates staff instruction in Pacific and Asian affairs and is the Maui liaison with the East-West Center. Ideue said the mini-society teaches students how to blend skills, such as mathematics, with creativity and marketing.
Students sell their products, from food to artwork and games.
Those with the most play money at the end of the day spend it on prizes. You have the haves and have-nots. This is a real good life experience. Off campus, Ideue helps her veterinarian husband, Winford, by keeping his books. But she continues to enjoy working with children.