Aline A. Yamashita is a Guamanian educator and politician. Yamashita is a former Republican senator in the Guam Legislature from 2011 to 2015.
Aline A. Yamashita | |
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| Senator of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Guam |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Simmons College, University of Guam |
| Occupation | Educator, Politician |
| Other names | Aline Yamashita |
Early life edit
Yamashita was born in Guam. Yamashita's father was Antonio C. Yamashita, an educator and former President of University of Guam. Yamashita's mother was Lorraine C. Yamashita, a professor at University of Guam. Yamashita has a sister Velma Yamashita.[1][2][3]
Education edit
In 1978, Yamashita earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in human services and early childhood education from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1981, Yamashita earned a Master of Education degree from University of Guam. In 1985, Yamashita earned a PhD in human development, with minors in education and early childhood education from Oregon State University.[1]
Career edit
Yamashita is a teacher.[4]
Yamashita is a former assistant professor at the University of Guam's College of Education and a former adjunct professor at the University of Portland.[5]
On November 2, 2010, Yamashita won the election and became a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature. Yamashita served her first term on January 3, 2011, in the 31st Guam Legislature. Yamashita was also an Assistant Minority Leader.[6] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Yamashita won the election and served her second term on January 7, 2013, in the 32nd Guam Legislature, until January 5, 2015.[7][1][8]
On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Yamashita lost the election for a seat as a senator in the Guam Legislature.[9][3]
Personal life edit
Yamashita has two sons. Yamashita lives in Tamuning, Guam.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Aline Yamashita". kuam.com. July 3, 2012. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ "Yamashita Resolution Commemorates UOG Founder's Day". pncguam.com. April 26, 2012. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ a b "Aline Yamashita". kuam.com. July 7, 2014. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ "Yamashita: Evaluate school year, work to improve". statesman.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Aline A. Yamashita". guampedia.com. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "List of all Guam Legislatures". guamlegislature.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)() - ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2021.