Principals Message

Dear Fremont Academy Families, Students, and Staff,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Having joined this incredible community last November, I am profoundly grateful for the warm embrace, dedication, and resilience I witnessed from our students, families, and staff during our time together last year. Returning for my first full school year as your principal fills me with immense pride and a deep sense of purpose for what we will accomplish together.

At Fremont Academy, our vision remains clear: Advance Resilient Scholars Through the Design Process. To bring this vision to life in a way that truly honors our community, our focus this year expands to a deeply human-centered approach to leadership and learning.

Our refined focus for this school year and beyond is simple yet powerful: To cultivate a resilient STEA²M community where every student and staff member is challenged to innovate, supported to succeed, and empowered to leave a lasting legacy.

To achieve this, you will see a leadership team and staff working hand-in-hand to ensure that:

• Relationships Come First: We operate under the firm belief that "connection is never time wasted." We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and known.
• Instructional Excellence Drives Us: We will use data intentionally to improve our practices, delivering a rigorous, research-based STEA²M education that ensures our learners are inquiry-based thinkers prepared for college, career, and life.
• Accountability is Paired with Support: We hold our scholars and ourselves to high standards because we believe in their limitless potential. My promise to our team and community remains: “I got you.” My role is to create the conditions where our educators and students have the tools, rest, and resources to thrive.

We are not just aiming to have a great school year; we are building a lasting legacy of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and deep trust in alignment with the proud values of the Pomona Unified School District.

Thank you for your continued partnership, your trust, and your shared dedication to the best interest of every student. Let’s design an extraordinary year together.

Sincerely,

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