About Me

Former First Grade Teacher & Japanese Teacher (Grade 1 ~ 6) in Honolulu, Hawaii

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Education

• Kahala Elementary School
• La Pietra
• Keio Academy of New York
• BA from Keio University
• MA from Chaminade
• PhD from University of Hawaii

Awards

• Crown Prince Akihito Scholar 2010-2011

Publications

• Dissertation:  Educating children in two languages: A multiple-case study of dual language instruction in the United States and Japan

Interests

• Dual Language Education
• Global Education
• Travel