Experience in childcare: 40 years and counting Hobbies: Reading novels and manga with "Ashita no Joe" as my favorite manga. I am a senior educator with more experience in childcare than anyone else, but this is my first encounter with the IB and English immersion education. I was intrigued by the opportunity at the preschool and joined to try something new. Regardless of my age, I am doing my best as a freshman. By collaborating with foreign teachers and nursery school educators, we aim to create a preschool where children find joy in exploring various learning engagements and discovering the fun in learning English. Our goal is to provide parents with a peace of mind, knowing that their children are not only cared for but are also having enjoyable and wonderful educational experiences.

Before joining the preschool, I had never been involved in international affairs, and I was not very adept at communicating with foreigners. However, here, we naturally use English as part of our daily life, and I have had the opportunity to experience different cultures, which has truly broadened my horizons. I am committed to caring for the children in a way that allows them to appreciate international cultures while respecting the rich cultural heritage of Japan through the International Baccalaureate education.

Mr. Winfred has worked as an English teacher from kindergarten to high school in both public and private schools for 20 years. He has lived in Japan for 14 years. He earned his teacher’s license in his home country.He studied as an exchange student at Yokohama National University. He speaks English as his mother tongue and also speaks 3 other languages including Japanese. In 2014, he received the Most Valuable English Teacher award from TEMI.He likes to watch movies, sing, and experience different cultures.

Ms. Chelsea moved from the USA and has been living and teaching in Japan for the past 6 years. Until March this year, she was teaching in Tsuyama, Okayama and still considers it her second home. She previously worked at an English conversation school, which has given her a rich experience of teaching students of all ages - but she especially enjoys teaching young children and getting them passionate about English. In her free time, she loves playing volleyball, knitting, and studying Japanese.

Mr. Allen has taught English at schools and companies for 32 years. He has lived in Japan for 32 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in education. He is bilingual in English and Japanese. He also writes English columns for Nishi Nihon Times, and is a radio presenter at FM Hatsukaichi. He is an athlete who challenges breaking his own record in triathlon from time to time. He also loves camping, BBQ, traveling, and shopping at Costco.

Mr. Jean-luc has a cooking background from back home in New Zealand. He has always been interested in childhood education, so he was super excited when the opportunity arose to teach children and move with his wife and two young children to Japan. Mr. Jean-luc is eager to learn more skills that will help him with childhood education. He likes to cook and go camping with his family. He likes to eat okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

Hello everyone! Nice to meet y’all! My name is Lia and I am from the United States of America, lived in Louisiana most of my life and have moved to Hiroshima 9 years ago. Since moving to Japan , I have taught English at kindergartens and at conversation schools, as well as violin. I enjoy teaching kids and find it rewarding when the kids try to express their thoughts and emotions in English. In my free time I like to dance and read, and currently I’m teaching myself how to roller skate, and play the ukulele.