The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato
Leonard Villanueva grew up in Pearl City as one of eleven children.A teacher at Honowai Elementary, Villanueva is nicknamed "Mr. Standards" by his principal and colleagues. He was awarded the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award in 2002. As an artist and fifth grade teacher, Villanueva created a program called "Art All Day, Everyday" which allows students to meet standards through art.