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Paige plans to substitute teach this year while on Oahu and, eventually, to relocate to California to become a full-time elementary teacher. “My long-term career goal is to teach abroad at some point. Once I receive enough teaching experience in the U.S.
Paige Yasui-Durlacher (Class of 2017)
January 1st, 2021
PBA Alumna and Recent College Graduate Pursues Gymnastics and Teaching
Paige Yasui-Durlacher (PBA class of 2017) attended California State University, Sacramento, where she graduated cum laude this past spring. She majored in child and adolescent development and minored in counseling.
During her freshman and sophomore year in college, Paige was involved in athletics as a member of the Sac State Gymnastics team. Though she retired from the sport early due to a torn ACL, her involvement with gymanstics is hardly over. "I plan to coach gymnastics on Oahu," Paige said. "I want to make contributions to my community the way my coaches benefited me."
Paige plans to substitute teach this year while on Oahu and, eventually, to relocate to California to become a full-time elementary teacher. “My long-term career goal is to teach abroad at some point. Once I receive enough teaching experience in the U.S.
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I foresee myself teaching in another country. Within my teaching career, I hope to continuously learn. Whether that be through professional development, returning to school to get a higher degree, or learning on my own, lifelong learning is key."
Reflecting on her time at PBA, Paige said, “One person who helped me out immensely before going to college was Mr. Josh. He helped me get cleared by the NCAA so that I was able to be on the Sac State Gymnastics team. Though my time on the team was cut short, I am so grateful for his help during that process."
"Paige was a great student at PBA and a great friend to her classmates," said Mr. Josh. "Once I was fortunate enough to go and see her compete with her club at a tournament held over on the Windward side of the island. I get inside the gym to see Paige finishing a tumbling set during her floor exercise. I was astounded. The gentle, always-smiling Paige Yasui-Durlacher able to leap small buildings in a single bound?!"
Mr. Josh reflected, "It's incredible what PBA students get up to in their 'spare time.' I wish Paige all the best, she will be a great teacher."
