My Education

I grew up in Cupertino all my life.  I love this area because my family and friends are all nearby, and the community here has always been wonderful.  I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl.  I used to pretend to teach to my stuffed animals, and even gave homework to my friends for fun!  When I was in college, I decided to major in Business, however, decided soon after graduating that my true passion still was in education.  I went to Santa Clara University and started teaching, and now I am so happy being able to spend all my energy and time doing something that I love - teaching your children!


My Books

Recently, I have started publishing my own children's books using student artwork. You can find these books on the website, www.bookemon.com and just search for these titles:

* Kindness is...
published in 2009

* ABC's of Kindergarten
published in 2010


My Hobbies

Besides spending time with my family, friends, and my students, I enjoy:

* Cross Stitching
* Dancing
* Eating
* Exercise
* Going to the Beach
* Playing Piano
* Reading Books
* Running
* Scrapbooking / Crafts
* Snowboarding
* Traveling
* Watching Movies
* Yoga


My Favorite Stores

For school supplies: Target, Lakeshore, Michaels

For snacks: Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Yogurtland

For restaurants: Any Japanese restaurant for sashimi!

For clothes: Target, Westfield Valley Fair




Montessori Preschool,
Cupertino, CA

Preschool






Collins Elementary
School
Cupertino, CA

Kindergarten -
Fourth Grade







Blue Hills Elementary
School
Saratoga, CA

Fifth Grade -
Sixth Grade







Kennedy Junior High
School
Cupertino, CA

Seventh Grade -
Eighth Grade







Monta Vista
High School
Cupertino, CA

Ninth Grade -
Twelfth Grade






University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Bachelors of Science, Management Science
Minor in Music






Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential
Master of Arts,
Interdisciplinary
Education





Eaton Elementary School
Cupertino, CA

Primary Grades
Elementary Teacher





Grace Yu and James Yu

Married on June 21, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA




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