Emery Sakamoto
Dear fabulous first graders and fantastic first grade families,
Hello and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I am delighted to be your teacher this year, and I look forward to guiding you through what I'm sure will be nothing short of an incredible school year.
First grade is a very exciting time. Students will grow and evolve into readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and passionate global citizens. They will form meaningful friendships and create lasting memories with their peers. It is a journey that will propel young learners forward in their education, and, most importantly, it is a ton of fun!!
This will be my fifth year teaching first grade at Lake Balboa College Prep. LBCP has become a home away from home for me, and I feel so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful community. What I have learned through teaching during these unique and challenging times is that the power of community is substantial and resilient. I am truly honored to be a part of the community that we have built at our school.
As we head into the 2024-2025 school year, I feel excited and energized for the awesome adventures that lay ahead. I look forward to seeing you all very soon!
- Emery
Some Fun Facts About Emery!
Family: My husband's name is James. He is a school psychologist for LAUSD. We have a daughter named Summer and are expecting our second child, a baby boy, due this September. We also live with our adorable cat, Alice.
Hometown: I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. I moved to California 10 years ago and now consider Los Angeles to be home.
Graduate School: I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California - Fight On!
Undergraduate School: I received my Bachelors of Arts in Theatre from the University of Maryland, College Park - Go Terps!
Favorite Place to Go: I am a Magic Key holder at Disneyland and go as often as I can! My favorite rides are Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Indiana Jones Adventure, and the Matterhorn.
Hobbies: When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I love being a mom! I also love live theatre, arts and crafts, cooking and baking, and writing.
Favorite Foods: I love to eat pizza, sushi, nutella, and ice cream.
Favorite Sport: I played soccer growing up. My dad was even my coach! Now I like to watch baseball (Go Orioles) and football (Go Ravens) with my husband.
Favorite Colors: Green, Pink, and Yellow
