We are proud to celebrate Yamauchi-sensei a Japanese language lecturer in our program, on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award (Post-Secondary Level) in the California Teacher of the Year Awards for Japanese Language Professionals.
This prestigious award—presented by the California Association of Japanese Language Teachers (CAJLT), the Northern California Japanese Teachers’ Association (NCJTA), and the Teachers of Japanese in Southern California (TJSC)—recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching, professional development, leadership, and advocacy for Japanese language education.
The selection committee highlighted Yamauchi-sensei’s exceptional dedication to her students, her program, and the broader community. Her work reflects not only innovative and high-quality teaching, but also her leadership in advancing collaboration and strengthening connections across institutions and communities throughout California.
Her commitment to creating engaging, inclusive, and forward-looking learning environments exemplifies the very best of language education, and we are proud to have her as part of our community.
