Yuki-sensei opened Blue Moon in November 2013, to realize her dream of creating a nurturing space for both children and families in Alameda. After 16 years of experience in the corporate world as an accountant, she decided to follow her passion in child education and earned an AA in Childhood Education from American River College in Sacramento. Before opening Blue Moon, she taught Japanese at Port Sacrament Japanese School and various private schools in the Bay Area. Originally from Japan, Yuki lives in Alameda with her husband and two children (16 and 12 years old).
Satomi Ray, Hiyoko Japanese Teacher
Satomi-sensei has been teaching small children in our Japanese immersion program since Blue Moon opened in 2013. In addition to teaching Japanese letters, numbers and vocabulary, she’s a gifted artist who leads our daily craft activities and art projects. Over the years, she has made thousands of adorable arts and crafts with the children! Because of her talents, the children enjoy many forms of creative expression, from finger paint to origami to making seasonal decorations. Satomi enjoys painting and camping with her family in her spare time. She has one teenage daughter.
Hanako Ramirez, Hiyoko Japanese Teacher
Hana-sensei came to Blue Moon in the summer of 2022 and has been teaching small children in our Japanese immersion program ever since. Although she came from a design and architecture background, she is also an experienced Japanese Language tutor and has more recently worked in childcare. She has a three year old son.
Satomi Ray, Hiyoko Japanese Teacher
Satomi-sensei has been teaching small children in our Japanese immersion program since Blue Moon opened in 2013. In addition to teaching Japanese letters, numbers and vocabulary, she’s a gifted artist who leads our daily craft activities and art projects. Over the years, she has made thousands of adorable arts and crafts with the children! Because of her talents, the children enjoy many forms of creative expression, from finger paint to origami to making seasonal decorations. Satomi enjoys painting and camping with her family in her spare time. She has one teenage daughter.
Hanako Ramirez, Hiyoko Japanese Teacher
Hana-sensei came to Blue Moon in the summer of 2022 and has been teaching small children in our Japanese immersion program ever since. Although she came from a design and architecture background, she is also an experienced Japanese Language tutor and has more recently worked in childcare. She has a three year old son.
