Glenn Yamasaki

Mr. Yamasaki, or as Team 5851 calls him Yamo has been teaching PLTW Engineering for over 20 years. He has devoted his career to teaching students what they need to pursue careers in STEM fields. In 2013 Mr. Yamasaki was presented with the Claes Nobel top 10 Educators of the year. This award is just a small representation of what he does for our team. In 2015 Mr. Yamasaki started the FRC Team Striking Vikings, and now is the lead mentor. Yamo’s dedication to this team is commendable. Every member of the Striking Vikings will say that they are grateful for every ounce of effort he has put into this team, even his past students will attest to him changing their lives for the better. Yamo has given all his students from all different backgrounds a chance at being a successful STEM student, countless opportunities, most importantly a home that they can always comeback to and count on. Yamo has done and will do whatever it takes for his students to succeed. 

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