I am a UK qualified teacher and started my career at St Michael’s International School in 2010. I am happiest when I see children enjoying their learning, reaching their potential and becoming independent and motivated learners. I love Japan and have lived in Fukuoka and Kyoto, as well as the beautiful countryside town of Iga-Ueno in Mie prefecture, before settling here in Kobe. On weekends, I enjoy being with the family, playing the piano, reading, and keeping up to date with the latest sporting action.

I am a qualified Early Years and Primary Teacher, with 10 years of teaching experience across Australia, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Papua New Guinea. I enjoy creating engaging, child-centred, play-based learning environments that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family in the great outdoors, exploring new places, the snow, and kitesurfing. I have a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and cuisine, and I’m also a proud cat lover. I am delighted to be joining the St Michael’s team and I look forward to contributing positively to the school community.

I have been associated with St. Michael’s International School since 2013. I am a trained ABA shadow and have had the opportunity to work with many great and experienced teachers in different classes since then. I enjoy working with students and am passionate about making learning interesting so that they can focus well and do their work independently. I am very excited about my new role as a T.A.

In my free time, I enjoy movies, reading, music and spending time with friends and family.

Originally from New Zealand, I have a background in both Architecture and Education. I came to Japan inspired by my passion for Japanese architecture, the language, and a desire to explore new ideas. I have a love of stories — whether shared through books, films, or word of mouth — and I enjoy playing the guitar and drums. I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the community at St. Michael’s. Let’s learn and have fun together!

I am very excited to be continuing my journey at St Michael’s as the Year One Class Teacher. I know it will be another fantastic year of fun learning. I am a UK qualified teacher and joined St. Michael’s in 2022. I am passionate about making learning enjoyable and engaging for children and helping them to develop into confident, compassionate lifelong learners. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading, swimming, playing tennis and samba drumming. I love living in Japan and I am looking forward to exploring more and practising my language skills this year.

I am a UK qualified teacher who joined the wonderful St. Michael’s community in 2020, following three years of teaching in London, UK. I value the diverse learning opportunities the school provides and I enjoy empowering children to become lifelong learners through building skills that extend beyond the classroom. Outside of teaching, I enjoy Japanese cuisine, running, and a wide variety of sporting activities.

I have been working at St. Michael’s since 2006. I studied Childcare and Education in Devon, England and I have been working with young children in England and Japan for almost 20 years now.  I completed a pediatrics course both in England and Japan too. I look forward to getting to know each child and their families. During my holiday I love traveling with my family and visiting my friends in other countries.

I am thrilled to be joining the St. Michael’s team as the Year 3 teacher. As a qualified teacher arriving from the Netherlands, I am passionate about fostering a love of lifelong learning in my students. I aim to inspire them to become resilient individuals and thoughtful risk-takers who demonstrate empathy towards others. I am also very excited about the opportunity to learn about and explore the rich and diverse aspects of Japanese culture.   I am excited to be joining the team at St. Michael’s and look forward to meeting everyone in August. 

I came to Japan from the U.K. in December 2014 and joined the St. Michael’s community in 2016. I spent three years as the Year Three Teaching Assistant before moving to Year One. After six inspiring years of developing my skills in Year One, I am excited to be going back to my roots in Year Three this year. The incredible learners at SMIS make me laugh every single day. I am passionate about diversity, inclusion and global citizenship and aspire to promote this outlook in the classroom. When I am not in school I love cloud-watching, finding delicious sweets to eat, and making friends with neighbourhood cats.

I qualified as a teacher at the University of Wales in 1994 and I have been working at St. Michael’s International School since 2005.  I  was the Library teacher for a number of years and also relished my role as classroom teacher in both Year Six and currently Year Four. Every day is a pleasure, full of surprises, challenges and opportunities for learning. I love it!

I qualified as a teacher in 2009 and joined the St. Michael’s team in 2014 having previously taught in my home city of London.  I have always been passionate about helping to foster an attitude of aspiration, resilience and high expectations amongst children. I very much enjoy living and working in Kobe and am delighted to be a part of this community. Whenever I’m not busy teaching, I enjoy pursuing my interests in writing, travel and learning Japanese.

I am a UK qualified teacher who joined St. Michael’s in 2022 after four years of teaching in Berkshire, England. It’s a joy to be part of such a vibrant and welcoming community, and I’m excited for another fantastic year of teaching here. I’m passionate about nurturing each child’s potential by fostering curiosity, creativity and independence. Outside of school, I love exploring new places in Japan and deepening my understanding of the language and culture here.

I was born in India, but I have always lived in Kobe. I enjoy reading and watching movies. I began working at St. Michael’s International School in 2007 as the Reception Teaching Assistant. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of being able to assist in various classes. I believe that I am  very lucky as I get to experience St. Michael’s through the eyes of a teacher and an alumni.

I have been working at St. Michael’s since 2004, teaching from Nursery to Year One. Having completed my Early Childhood teacher training in California, I am licensed to teach children aged up to five.  I am also certified to teach music based on the Music Rhapsody programme.

I am delighted to be once again joining the international school from which my two sons graduated.  A UK qualified teacher, I have taught in England, Japan and also Madrid. I have previously taught Music part-time at St. Michael’s International School and have organized the music program for the ELS Summer School over the past few years.  I am a professional musician, dancer and actor having performed as an actor/musician for nearly forty years in theatre, radio, and television.

I am a UK qualified teacher and I also have a degree in English Literature. I joined the St. Michael’s community in 2023. I am very excited to start my new role here as the Library teacher. I have been in Japan since the summer of 2018 and have spent that time teaching in a preschool. I love supporting learners in their journey to discover their passions, unique self and of course a lifelong love for reading! In my free time, I love drawing, reading and discovering beautiful places. This year I really want to study more Japanese and eat more delicious food.

An Australian qualified teacher, I joined St. Michael’s International School in August 2024 after 12 years of teaching primary school PE in Canberra. Over the past year, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with our students, helping them develop skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity. I am passionate about providing a wide range of sporting and physical activity opportunities for all learners and am excited to continue building on our program this year. Living and working in Japan has been a rewarding adventure for me and my family. We have enjoyed exploring new places, learning more about the culture and language, and sampling the delicious cuisine. I look forward to another year of teaching, learning, and being part of the vibrant St. Michael’s community.

I have been working at St. Michael’s International School since 2014. I am CELTA-certified, and I have been working with English language learners of various ages since 2011 as a participant of the JET program in Mie Prefecture. In my free time, I enjoy travelling around Japan and learning about Japanese history.

I am delighted to be joining the St. Michael’s International School community. I am an Australian qualified teacher and counsellor, with ten years of experience working as a primary school teacher in Australia, England, and Thailand. For the past two years, I have been working as a counsellor, and I’m looking forward to combining both my teaching and counselling experience to support the wellbeing of the SMIS community. In my role as school counsellor, I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space for all students while working collaboratively with staff and families. 

Of all the places I’ve travelled, Japan has always stood out to me, so I feel incredibly fortunate to now call it home. I’m especially excited for my six-month-old daughter to experience the richness of Japanese culture, food, and natural beauty as we begin this new chapter together.

As a Japanese qualified teacher, I have over 30 years of experience teaching high school in Kobe, where I dedicated myself to fostering students’ love of learning and their ability to think and grow independently. For the past six years, I have served as a homeroom teacher, providing comprehensive support for students’ academic progress and personal development. I also studied language education at graduate school. Now that my three children have grown up, I’m excited to share the joy of learning with young children once again. I look forward to supporting their growth and helping them find pleasure in learning.

I’m very excited to be part of St. Michael’s International School in 2025. I enjoy teaching not only children who want to excel in their academic field but also ones who want to enjoy the learning process itself. I always put tremendous effort into creating a safe and welcoming environment for students while fostering resilience and an ambitious spirit. I look forward to working with your child. In my free time, I enjoy doing Yoga, reading good books and traveling.

I have been taking care of the St. Michael’s IT department since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise networking, security and technical support, I hope to make technology easy and secure for everyone at SMIS.

I joined St. Michael’s as the School Nurse in 2011.  Prior to coming to St. Michael’s, I worked at hospitals in Kobe as a nurse/midwife for eight years.  I take pleasure in spending my days with our students who are full of energy.  In my free time, I enjoy swimming, cooking and playing with my cats.