Pre-K and Kindergarten Team

  • Mrs Liz- K2 Teacher

    I was born in Mexico but lived in San Diego, California, USA my whole life.
    I moved to Japan in 2019.
    My hobbies are going to Karaoke, singing and dancing to my favorite songs.
    My favorite advice is: Live everyday like it's your last.

  • Ms Alicia - K1 Teacher

    I am from North Carolina, America. I moved to Japan in September 2020.
    My hobbies are exploring new cities, eating at fine restaurants, and playing videos games.
    My favorite advice is: People that mind don’t matter. People that matter don’t mind - Dr Seuss

  • Ms. Kristen will be joining Oakwood as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher shortly

    Kristen is from the USA.

  • Ms. Cindy will be joining Oakwood as a Pre-K Assistant in APril of 2024

    Ms. Cindy is from New Zealand.

  • Mr Alex - Pre-K Assistant

    I am from France.
    I moved to Japan in January 2020
    My hobbies are going to the gym, playing basketball and photography/videography.
    My favorite advice is: You'll never reach the top if you keep looking down.

Nursery Team

  • Mr Alan - Temporary Leave. Congratulations!!!

    I am from England
    I came to Japan in September 2016.
    My hobbies are playing games, camping, animation, and making comics.
    My favorite advice is: Shoot for the moon, if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

  • Mrs Giulia - Acorns Lead Teacher

    I am from Italy.
    I moved to Japan in 2016.
    My hobbies are reading, cooking and going for walks.
    My favorite advice is: Believe you can, and you are half way there.

  • Ms Janeth - Acorns Assistant Teacher

    I am from the the Philippines. I move to Tokyo in 2018.
    My hobbies are reading spiritual books.
    My favorite advice is: Be nice

  • Ms Tenko - Japanese Licenced Teacher

    I am from Tokyo, Japan.
    I came back to Japan from Australia April 2021
    My hobby is making accessories.
    My favorite advice is: Keep your fingers crossed!!/keep dreaming about your life!!

  • Ms Alisat - Acorns Assistant Teacher

    I am from Uganda. I moved to Tokyo in 2019 and before that i lived in Germany for 2 years.
    My hobbies are reading, dancing and going on adventures.
    My favorite advice is: Keep raising the flag until you achieve.

  • Mrs Thilini- Seedlings Lead Teacher

    I am from Sri Lanka.
    I moved to Japan in July 2012
    My hobbies are painting, dancing and traveling.
    My favorite advice is: Believe in yourself and never give up.

  • Ms Ato - Assistant Nursery Teacher

    Ms. Ato is from New Zealand.

School Bus Team

  • Mr Ersel - Head Bus Driver

    I am from Izmir, Turkey
    I moved to Japan in 2018.
    My hobbies are water sports and fishing.
    My favorite advice is: Family is everything.

  • Mrs Mineko- Bus Driver

  • Mrs Giulia - Bus Assistant

  • Ms Tenko - Bus Assistant

  • Mr. Jake - Bus Assistant

    Our Vice Principal, Mr. Jake will be helping as our a.m. bus assistant.

  • Ms Janeth - Bus Assistant

  • Ms Piumi - Bus Assistant

  • Ms. Cindy

    Ms Cindy will be our a.m. bus assistant.

  • Mr. Kazuki - Bus Driver

    Mr. Kazuki enjoys the gym on his days off.

Administration Team:

Vice Principal: Jacob Richardson - USA

Principal: David B. Foley, Jr. - USA

General Manager: Kota Kobayashi - Japan

Founder and Owner: Shinjiro Yachi