At Keiki we are very proud of our great team of teachers, we asked them the following questions;
Where did you grow up?
What is your first memory?
What did you want to be when you were 6?
Why do you like teaching?
What is your favorite word?
What is your favorite sound?

Here are their answers

Ben Ward
Mr. Ben

I grew up in Sussex near the south coast of England
overlooking the green fields and rolling hills.
Being passed around the living room like a rugby ball.
I wanted to be a farmer.
The joy of watching the children growing and learning. They always teach you how to see the world in a different light.
Yes.
Birdsong on a spring morning.

Kevin Mullin
Mr. Kevin

I grew up in the English countryside of Oxfordshire.
My dad bring home a rabbit.
A stuntman.
Happiness is key to a child's development. It is a constant
challenge to provide laughter and enjoyment in teaching.
Wowzers!
Cowbell.

Izumi Taniguchi
Ms. Izumi

Japan.
A pink pair of shoes that my dad bought me.
A gymnast, like Nadia Comaneci.
Because I love being with children.
I have two favorite words: Fantastic! Yes!
The rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Georgeta Ene
Ms. Geta

I grew up in Romania, and at the age of 22 I came to Japan.
I cut my hair by myself when I was 3 years old; I guess
my mom didn’t like it, next day she took me for the
first time to a hair salon.
Fashion designer.
I love kids and I love seeing them smile.
Cute.
Ocean sound .

Ayano Nakamara
Ms. Ayano

Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The day my brother was born.
I wanted to be a veterinarian.
I like teaching because I love kids, and believe in the
potential that each and every child has.
Dream.
Crunching leaves.

Kumiko Kobayashi
Ms. Kumiko

Japan.
The day I lost my two front teeth
Pianist.
I love their smiles.
Nice!!!!!!!!!
Sound of the ocean.

Belen Inocente
Ms. Belen

I grow up in a small town of Malalag part of Davao which,
you can locate in the Island of Mindanao.
When i was in grade school my parents broth us first
time to a Theater.
I wanted to be a nurse.
I love kids, they are so innocents and very lovely.
Wow!!! so cute.
Breeze and humming of birds.