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| Miko Oyakawa |
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Hello! My name is Miko Oyakawa and I was born and raised in Ontario,
Canada and have an Okinawan background. It's a blessing to be able to work in Japan
and get reconnected to my cultural roots. My teaching degree is in the primary and
junior divisions and I have 11 years of teaching experience. I'm privileged to be working in
kindergarten, which I believe to be a very important stage in a child's development. I hope
to help students develop a strong social, academic and spiritual foundation as they start
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| Hazel Peralta |
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My name is Hazel Peralta, and I primarily teach English at WICS. I graduated from Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma, USA, with a bachelor’s in Writing. I later studied at Temple University, Tokyo, and received a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I love languages, especially the English language, and I enjoy helping students on their individual journeys toward communication proficiency. As a teacher, I hope to show students that good communication skills not only allow them to share information effectively, but also let them use their God-given ability to create great works.
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| Erika Sataraka |
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Aloha! My name is Erika Sataraka, and I was born and raised in both Hawaii and Japan. I attended an international school in Japan and I graduated from New Hope Christian College in Oregon, USA, with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling. I am excited to teach, learn, and grow with the students and see them grow into world changers for Jesus!
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| Hazel Joy Sablay-Aguinaldo |
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Mabuhay! My name is Hazel Joy Sablay-Aguinaldo, and I mainly teach Physical Education. I am a licensed Physical Therapist, registered in the Philippines with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. I am also a licensed Autism Movement Therapy provider with training and certification in Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration. I worked as a pediatric/school-based Physical Therapist in Malaysia for 12 years and dealt with children with special needs. Sensory and motor development plays a vital role in learning. We believe that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. In WICS, we hope to develop physically literate students who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. |
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| Isiah Large |
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Hello! My name is Isiah Large, and I am a teacher at WICS.
I graduated from New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
I love Jesus and basketball, and I want to relate to the children through what
I love. I want to encourage, teach, and develop students in their academic abilities,
passions, and faith, raising up the next generation. I hope that they have a bright
future and shine for Jesus. |
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| Alecia Bonson |
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Hello! My name is Alecia Bonson. I am the fifth grade homeroom teacher at WICS. I graduated from Taylor University in Indiana, USA with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing. I also completed a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) through Biola University, which is located in California, USA. As a teacher, I want to encourage my students to hunger to learn more about God's world and to reflect Jesus' love to the people in it. |
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| Hani Kim |
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Hello, my name is Hani Kim, and I am the receptionist at WICS Primary School. I grew up in Japan, and I speak English, Korean, and Japanese. I enjoy watching Korean Dramas, and I also love playing with kids! I hope that through my work, I can help our students have a good time and get to know who Jesus is. |
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| Chandler H. Im, Ph.D.Secondary School Principal & Chaplain |
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Warm greetings, everyone! My family immigrated to the USA from South Korea when I was a teenager.
After finishing high school in Northern Virginia, I earned a B.A. in Religious Studies (minor: Philosophy) from Boston University,
an M.Div. from Westminster Seminary California, and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Before God sent me to Japan in 2016 to work at WICS, I had served at churches and mission agencies in the USA and Canada since 1995.
An ordained Presbyterian pastor, I teach Bible, Christian Theology, Philosophy, and World Religions classes at WICS.
As an assistant professor, I also teach doctoral students online for Faith Seminary in the USA.
A few of my hobbies are reading, gardening, and traveling.
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| Debbie Im, M.Ed.Vice Principal of Secondary School |
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My name is Debbie Im. I was born and raised in S. Korea, but lived and worked in the USA for 30 years.
I earned these degrees from Western Washington University: a Master of Education, and a B.A. in East Asian Studies
(minors: Japanese and TESOL). At WICS, I emphasize academic excellence based on Christian worldview and values.
I pray that God would use me to instill in WICS students global perspectives, lifelong learning attitude,
and caring for others. My husband and I have two adult children in America. I love reading, dancing, and singing.
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| Robert Edward Shiffer IIMA in TESOL |
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Hello! My name is Robert Edward Shiffer II.
I grew up in Hawaii and later traveled to Japan where I have lived since 2016.
While I have lived in Japan, I came to find my passion for education through my experiences volunteering,
and I also came to realize Jesus’ guidance in my life. So that I could practice my hands and reflect
God’s light as best I could, I studied to obtain my Master’s degree in TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Temple University Japan.
I eagerly look forward to doing my best to teach my future students. |
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| Jonathan TanPGDip in Education |
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Hello! My name is Jonathan Tan, and I teach English, Mathematics and Physical Education at WICS. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Comp. Science with Mathematics) from the National University of Singapore and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (English, Physical Education) from the National Institute of Education. After teaching for over 15 years in Singapore, I came to Tokyo together with my wife and daughter in 2022 to begin serving God at WICS. As an educator, I believe in always giving off my best to my students and pointing them towards Christ. |
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| Bill KomansilanMA in Education |
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My name is Bill Komansilan and I came from Indonesia. I took my B.Ed. in Math Education minoring in Theology from Pelita Harapan University. I also graduated with an M.A. in learning, education, and technology from Oulu University in Finland. For five years, I taught at a Christian high school in Indonesia before I discovered God was calling me to share His good news particularly to places where most of the people barely hear of. I hope the math lessons I teach would help students see how orderly and unchanging our God is. |
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| Christianna TraynorBA in Studio Arts & Japanese Studies,
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My name is Christianna Traynor. I teach English and social studies at WICS.
I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to Tokyo in 2015. I received my Bachelor of
Arts degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Studio Art and Japanese Studies
and later got my professional TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
certificate from UC San Diego Extension. I enjoy baking, watching movies, and chatting about
language and culture. Above all, I take great joy in following God’s call to teach in Tokyo
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| Jose Carlos Sandoval TayagM.D., Ph.D. |
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My name is Jose Carlos Sandoval Tayag. I was born in the Philippines, but I grew up in Saudi Arabia where I came to faith in Christ as a young child. I later moved to the Philippines for college and medical school. After receiving my M.D. and passing the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination, I discovered my calling in education while serving as an assistant professor of physiology teaching medical students. After moving to a different university, I served as a lecturer of various biology courses for undergraduate students. In 2018, I came to Okinawa for my Ph.D. in Medicine (Pharmacotherapeutics) and moved to Tokyo in 2023. As the secondary school Science teacher at WICS, it is my hope and prayer to help my students to see how all things are by, through, and for Christ. |
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Tatsuhiro Mineno, Ph.D.
Japan |
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Honorary President of World Vision
Pastor of Yodobashi Church
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WICS is based on the Christian values of Love, Truth and Peace. It is a new school with small-sized classes, founded to produce talented men and women who will go on to contribute to society and become global leaders. Its goal is to provide students with a holistic education as well as knowledge.
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Yoon-bong Hahn, Ph.D.
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Head, School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Chonbuk University
Fellow, Korea Academy of Science and Technology
Top 100 Scientists 2005, 2011, 2014 by International Biographical Centre
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Welcome to WICS where teachers really care about the students and are willing to go out of their way to help students succeed. WICS may be a small school, but WICS will make students and parents happy.
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