My fiancée and I had our first surfing lesson with Lawrence the other day, and we had an amazing…read moreexperience! Everything we needed was provided, so all we had to do was show up ready to learn. Lawrence gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made us feel comfortable and confident in the water. We caught a ton of waves, and Lawrence was incredibly patient and encouraging throughout the lesson. He even helped my fiancée paddle out since she's much smaller, which made a huge difference and showed how attentive he is to each student's individual needs. We had so much fun and can't wait to come back for another lesson with Lawrence and the North Shore Oahu Surf School. Highly recommend!

Koa led my kids on a great surfing adventure! They were up and surfing pretty quickly and did…read moreawesome! Great experience!

Seize the clay by taking a class at Aloha Aina! My friend and I took a class with Joel the other…read moreday and he's so nice and knowledgeable. We each made a 6in bowl and they came out perfect with Joel's assistance and we can't wait to glaze them! We learned a ton about pottery from Joel, but the only thing I wish we had was more time to play independently on the wheel. We never had a chance to play on the wheel without assistance, which kind of makes sense since you don't want the clay to go flying (we were total newbies) but it would've been nice to have assistance and then learn to work with it a bit on our own. Some helpful tips: - wear something you don't mind getting covered in clay in since it will splatter! But you can also bring a towel because they have a hose outside to rinse off. - Trim your nails! I have relatively short nails and even cut them beforehand but they still weren't short enough for certain portions so Joel had to take over completely (which is no biggie but I kind of wish I had just cut mine shorter) - Bring cash for payment - The studio is pretty deep in Wahiawa so might help to map it beforehand to double check drive time but we had no issue finding the actual studio and the neighborhood has plenty of parking. - You'll need two sessions: One for wheel throwing and the other for glazing (helpful to keep in mind if you're visiting) and then I'm pretty sure I'll need to stop by later to pick them up! All in all, great experience and definitely recommend! We made perfect bowls (which is pretty satisfying alone!) and my friend and I are already thinking imagining our new lives as professional potters!

We had the best time learning how to make bowls with Joel! He's an amazing teacher and his wife is…read moreso sweet. Definitely recommend!!!

I had the pleasure of spending two days in beautiful Laie. Yes it was a long drive, but total worth…read moreit. Attended the 2023 HHSAA Wrestling Championships at Cannon Activities Center on Brigham Young University-Hawaii. This is a beautiful campus. I love the openness of this campus. The most beautiful scenery I have ever seen at a university. Lush mountains and fresh breeze with a hint of salt. The arena can old up to 4500 guest and the seats are pretty comfy. I can see why this university is like the heart of this community. Thank you for hosting this years high school wrestling championships and for welcoming everyone with open arms.

Next to Polynesian Cultural Center. Clean and orderly. Everyone appears happy to work, study, or…read moreeven be there.

Gay Gomes the owner and driving instructor We were 10…read moreminutes late and you scolded me like I was one of your students! Then you took it out on my daughter during the 2 hours of driving class and when I picked her up she was teary eyed! You were very rude and unprofessional. You rescheduled us a few times and I never gave you attitude but I will make sure I leave a review on how we were treated. If you have no patience for this maybe you should retire. I do not recommend this school to anyone. She thinks she can treat people like this cause there's not many schools here!

Honestly one of the best drivers ed schools. Everyone I know including myself that went here passed…read moretheir drivers license test first try. The instructor is super nice and gives great instructions. I would totally recommend going here for drivers ed! :)

My 3 year old is in special education preschool here. This school has made a HUGE difference in…read moreour lives. Because of them, my Autistic daughter says "I love you, Mommy" Because of them, I have the tools to help navigate life with Autism. Mrs Castro is the most amazing, dedicated teacher I could ever wish for. She takes every concern seriously, she adores each of the children and she's a problem solver. Mr. Muh, the principal, seems every bit as invested in his students. He never fails to ask after my daughter by name when he sees me in the halls. This school is amazing.

Great school! Staff is amazing! Teachers are great... Mr…read more Muh ( principal) is great...Miss Jen (nurse),front office, Sgt. Rainbow , Miss Pat (JPO), Miss T (gym and sports) Miss Padilla (student council)...and honestly everyone is just amazing! This school has a whole staff dedicated to making sure that students are given every opportunity to showcase their full potential. There are so many great programs that they have for the students, from sports to parent involvement activities... my daughter absolutely loves going to school each day! She has not only gained great knowledge but also a great sense of self pride! The school received the national blue ribbon award, that should speak volumes on how amazing this school is!!

Hands down amazing company to work with from start to finish. She passed - first test…read more Travis was very accommodating with our very tight schedule for driving time. Class times worked for us as my daughter has multiple weekday practices and meetings. Would recommend Drivers Education Academy to anyone looking! I'm confident my daughter is ready to be on the road!

Long due review! My apologies Jacob. By far, above and beyond the best instructor/ teacher out…read morethere. With all the choices we have for driving school, what made us decide to go with Driver Education Alliance/ JW driving school, after researching and reading reviews from yelp and google, one thing stood out. Jacob is young! And students (teenagers) can relate to him. So, communication was a BIG PLUS in my opinion when it comes to teenagers. To some parents out there, Don't be dissuade of Jacob's age (being young) he is old enough to teach our teenagers, and he is an actual teacher by career. JW driving is something extra he does aside from his teaching job. This alone tells me how much he enjoys teaching, and it really shows. My kids were able to endure 5-6 hour classes on the weekend. I heard them laughing and very engaging, and that's because Jacob makes it fun for them to learn. He makes them do presentations, hence the students are really taking the time to learn and understand. Jacob is very dedicated to our children. He has a classroom full of teenagers, but I feel like my kids were getting private lessons from him because that's how dedicated he is to each student (We're not just a number of faces that he sees daily). He made sure that the kids were really prepared for written and driving exam. He took the time to take them in different routes, whether it's in Wahiawa or Kapolei. He made sure to find each of our kids comfort level. Now that's dedication ensuring to see his students succeed! Honestly, i cannot thank Jacob enough. He is so patient with the kids that he was able to ease our stress and anxiety. We live in town and I will drive all the way in Mililani because I know Jacob will take away all the anxiety we have when the kids were learning to drive But it doesn't end there. He truly cares about the students and the parents too. He is very accommodating and will always try to make scheduling work for the entire family. He is prompt. He is also good at sending reminders which is a big plus for busy parents. And at the end of each lesson, he gave us tips/ feedbacks, which helped us a lot during the kids own driving hours. There's a lot more I can say, but if you're looking for a driving instructor for your teen, look no further than JW Driving School or in IG, Drivers Education Alliance / Jacob Wong

I highly recommend instructor Travis Gomez and Drivers Education Alliance! Travis made classroom…read morecourses engaging and fun for the kids. It was easy scheduling appointments for behind the wheel instruction with Travis. He gave helpful feedback and tips to improve my child's driving. With Travis' support, my daughter passed her driver's road test on the 1st attempt! Thank you, Travis!!

Over the past year, I have observed what I believe to be a significant decline in the school's…read moreleadership, culture, and overall educational environment. My family has become increasingly concerned about what appears to be unequal treatment of students. In our experience, children of faculty members seem to receive preferential treatment in certain areas, including participation in sports, access to elective opportunities, and disciplinary matters. Additionally, the school's Board of Trustees appears to include several faculty members whose children attend the school, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the lack of independent oversight. Information regarding board membership is not readily available on the school's website, making it difficult for families to understand the school's governance structure. As tuition-paying families, we expect a system that is fair, transparent, and accountable to all students equally. When faculty members report to administrators, administrators report to a board that includes faculty members, and many decision-makers have children enrolled at the school, it raises legitimate concerns regarding checks and balances. We have also witnessed significant turnover among experienced teachers. Many highly qualified educators have left and have been replaced by individuals with limited or no formal teaching experience. In our opinion, this has negatively affected classroom management and student learning. There have been reports from students that, at times, they were discouraged from using the restroom or drinking water during class. Students have also received demerits for accidental incidents, such as knocking over a water bottle, with such accidents being treated as intentional disruptions. My own child has experienced disciplinary actions that I believe were unfair. On one occasion, I received an email stating that my child was removed from class because he was "smirking," resulting in lost instructional time and an inability to complete class assignments. On another occasion, he was required to handwrite a study guide that had originally been distributed while he was absent. I have also received several emails from school administration accusing my child of serious misconduct and stating that he showed no remorse for his actions. In at least one instance, after reviewing the school's surveillance footage, I found that the circumstances described to me were inconsistent with what was shown on the video. Every parent deserves confidence that their child will be treated fairly, that disciplinary decisions will be based on facts, and that school leadership will operate with transparency, professionalism, and accountability. Unfortunately, our experience has led us to question whether those standards are currently being met.

This school is a great resource for educating the keiki in our community. I have many friends who…read morehave educated the children at TLS, all with great results. Great faculty and administration.