Principals Message

Dear Fremont Academy Families, Students, and Staff,

It is with tremendous honor and excitement that I join you as the new Principal of Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design for the 2025-2026 school year. As someone born and raised in Pomona and a proud product of Pomona Unified schools, I am deeply committed to the success of our students, families, and community, especially as we continue through this current school year.

This is my tenth year working for Pomona Unified where I have served as a high school Assistant Principal, mathematics and AVID teacher, Department Chair, Teacher Technology Lead, Teacher on Assignment, WASC Coordinator, and varsity soccer coach. 

In addition to my role as an educator, I am a husband and father. My wife and our two boys, Lionel and Diego, are my pride, joy, and the heart behind everything I do. As I begin this new chapter at Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design, I do so not only as a school leader, but as a parent and partner who deeply understands the hopes, dreams, and worries we all carry for our families. I will lead with that same love, empathy, and commitment in serving your families and ensuring every student at Fremont feels supported, inspired, and valued.

I am here to uphold Our Vision: Advance Resilient Scholars through the Design Process. This process is the core of how we cultivate a campus where students are challenged academically, feel safe to be themselves, and are empowered to reach their full potential.

I will be on the ground, working side-by-side with our staff and students to ensure this progress is tangible. Our collective and ongoing effort will be to actively embed the Schoolwide Learner Outcomes into every classroom experience.

I look forward to working in partnership with you for the remainder of the year and for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Michael G. Sanchez, Ph.D.
Principal
Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design