New World International School - Faculty
Our staff come from a variety of countries and backgrounds, bringing with them a wide range of experience and commitment. We all believe in the same thing: that education is the foundation of life, and that early childhood education is an essential element in fostering an appreciation of life long learning in people.
Rika Miyoshi - Principal & Administrator
Rika has had a successful career in the Early Childhood Education field. She is a Certified Kindergarten Teacher and gained experience in Early Childhood Education at Humboldt State University in the USA. She has worked at Hinode Gakuen Kindergarten in Meguro as a teacher, Kumano Kindergarten as Head Teacher and at Junior Jump Academy. She also ran another school, ABC Club, which taught English to elementary school aged children. She became involved in the setting up of NWIS, and helped establish us in our early stages. In addition to being the Principal and Administrator, Rika provides an After School Program for Kindergarten and Elementary classes, as well as being a Teacher in the Day School Program. E-mail: n.w.i.s@newworldinternationalschool.com
Eddy Travers - Head Teacher
Eddy comes to NWIS with experience teaching in Europe, Canada and Japan. He holds a degree in Linguistics and has taught children of all ages in English language schools, elementary schools and kindergartens. He also has experience helping to organize large events for children such as Summer English camps and a Halloween show at Tokyo Mutsugoro Petting Zoo. E-mail: n.w.i.s@newworldinternationalschool.com
Daniel Morris - Assistant Teacher
Daniel is from Canada and has lived in Japan for three years. Before coming to NWIS, he taught at another international school in Kanagawa. His dual Japanese and Western background gives him great insight into our own students' experiences learning at an international school in Japan. E-mail: n.w.i.s@newworldinternationalschool.com
Mylene Ferrer Hayazawa- Assistant Teacher
Mylene is from the Philippines. She has worked in preschools in Japan and loves kids. E-mail: n.w.i.s@newworldinternationalschool.com
Kimberlee Trinidad - Assistant Teacher
Kimberlee is our newest teacher at NWIS. Kimberlee comes from the Philippines also. She loves Disney, plays the guitars and likes to be loud...just like our students! E-mail: n.w.i.s@newworldinternationalschool.com