What’s your name? Do you have a nickname? (Do you prefer Ms. or Mrs.?)

Dr. Yoshimura

 What subjects do you teach?

French 

What did you teach before coming to Laguna?

French , English composition 

How did you find out about Laguna?

I used to live in SB, and my previous school regularly competes in Laguna’s volleyball tournament!

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

 Every day is a new adventure! 

Where are you from originally?

Chicago (Go Cubs!!!)

How did you spend your summer?

 Moving! And binge-watching SMASH with my daughter! 

What was your favorite class in high school? What about in college?

French & Biochemistry (HS)and Shakespeare with Professor Homer Swander and 17th-century French theatre with Professor Ron Tobin (UCSB)

What do you like to do in your spare time?

 Golf, embroidery/sewing, cooking, and singing along to musicals like Hamilton and Newsies! 

How would you describe your handwriting?

A mix of cursive and printing, usually slanting down off the edge of a student essay and continuing on the back. Generally in need of some interpretation.

Do you have any pets? What kind?

None

What is one of the funniest experiences that you’ve had while teaching?