Katsuya Kanii
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- Head of the International Baccalaureate
- Education
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- Tokyo Metropolitan University (BEc)
- Hobbies
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- Mountaineering
- World travel
- Message
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私たちはいま、連綿と続く歴史の中で一瞬の時を過ごしています。その限りある命を自分のためだけに生きるのか、それとも、これからも未来永劫流れていく歴史のなかを生きるタスキリレーの走者として、未来の世界ために生きていくのか。
国際バカロレアの教育は、単なる知識の習得ではありません。ここで学ぶことの意義は、誰かのために、未来の世界の繁栄と平和のために貢献できる人間になることなのです。
この地球を舞台に、いかなる地域と文化のなかにあっても、生涯学び続けながらチャレンジをしていく強い意志を持った若い人たちに出会えることを楽しみにしています。
チャレンジしたものだけが、自分の人生を変え、世界も変えていけるのです。
Brandon Hune
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- Diploma Programme Coordinator
- EE Coordinator
- Education
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- University of Alberta (BEd)
- Hobbies
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- Driving
- Playing with Lego with my kids!
- Snowboarding
- Message
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Greetings students,
As your Diploma Programme Coordinator (DPC) at Teikyo University Kani High School, I look forward to guiding you on your educational journey and pursuing your dreams. I believe that everyone learns differently, but the most rewarding experiences challenge and inspire us. My mission is to work with you, your teachers, and the school community to make sure you find the success you deserve.
After completing my bachelor's degree in Education, I spent the better part of a decade teaching and working in high schools and educational institutions around Japan. I took on the roles of DPC, Extended Essay Coordinator, and TOK teacher. I believe the IB Programme's holistic approach to education is your ticket to a successful and fulfilling future.
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, camping, playing with my dog, snowboarding, and discussing the meaning of life with my students—especially when they play devil's advocate!
Yuko Kamite
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- IB Japanese: ab initio / Japanese B
- PreDP Japanese Culture / Contemporary Japanese
- non-IB Japanese
- Education
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- University of Gifu (BEd, MEd)
- Hobbies
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- Watching pandas
- Message
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皆さん、こんにちは。
日本の高等学校卒業のために必要な国語の授業とJapaneseの授業を担当します。私はこれまで日本の中学校や高等学校で国語の授業を担当してきましたが、いろいろなことを皆で考えたり、自分の意見を発言したりすることに対して、消極的な生徒が多いと感じてきました。私は、生徒の皆さんに、主体的に授業を作り上げる姿勢をもってほしいと思っています。また、私自身海外で外国語の勉強をした経験があります。外国語を勉強する楽しさを経験しましたので、皆さんにも日本語を勉強することが楽しいと思ってほしいです。
皆さんの言語の学びをお手伝いできることを楽しみにしています。
Frank Yip
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- IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches
- CAS Coordinator
- PreDP Mathematics
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- Cornell University (BSc)
- University of Michigan (MSc, PhD)
- Hobbies
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- Listening to classical music
- Backpacking in different parts of the world
- Message
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Hello there!
My name is Frank Yip, and I teach Pre-DP and DP Mathematics. A little bit about myself - I was born in Hong Kong, studied Engineering in university and worked as a researcher in the United States, and taught Mathematics in an international school in Singapore for years before coming to Japan.
Before becoming a teacher, I saw how Mathematics played a central role in science and technology, and as a teacher, I feel privileged to tell my students all about it! Mathematics is more than just problem sets and tests - it is about how nature works and how humans create incredible tools to solve problems. So I can talk for hours when students ask me why we study Mathematics!
As a global citizen, I have lived and travelled in many parts of the world, and I am thrilled to interact with students from different countries. I want to hear their stories, and I have tales to tell them too.
Emil Hanssen
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- IB Psychology
- TOK Coordinator
- PreDP Inquiry-based Learning
- Education
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- University of Boras + U of Gothenburg (MEd, MA) (Educational Science)
- University of Umea (MA) (Philosophy)
- University of Umea (MA) (History)
- Hobbies
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- Studying psychology
- Helping others with the IB Programme!
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Dear students,
My name is Emil Hanssen, and I will be teaching G10 Social Studies, DP Psychology, and TOK at Teikyo! I was born and raised in Sweden and have been living and working in Japan since 2014. I have been working in the IB ever since, in both the PYP, MYP and the DP. I enjoy teaching the IB, which I think is very similar to the Scandinavian education system. Students learn by inquiring, experimenting, and learning with the teacher as support rather than the traditional lecture approach. I am currently working towards a Ph.D. in Philosophy/History/Psychology, and I hope to bring a lot of ideas and experience into the classroom to make your time here engaging, enjoyable, and meaningful.
I practice Muay Thai and go mountain biking as often as I can. I love sailing when I can get my hands on a boat. I also like board games, and I look forward to setting up a board game club at Teikyo. My spirit animal is a fluffy unicorn, and my guilty pleasure is blueberry cheesecake ice cream.
Nice to meet you everyone and vi ses snart ("see you soon" in Swedish)!
Adam Holland
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- IB English: Language & Literature
- PreDP: English for Academic Purposes
- Education
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- University of Arizona (BA, MEd)
- Hobbies
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- Exploring Japan by bicycle
- Raising Dachshunds
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Greetings everyone,
My name is Adam Holland, and I will be teaching Language and Literature and English for Academic Purposes at Teikyo Kani. I'm originally from Arizona in the US, where I studied Creative Writing and English Literature. After graduating, I moved to South Korea, where I discovered a passion for teaching, and since then, I have gone on to work with students of all ages at academies, high schools, and universities all over the world.
In my free time, I enjoy baking unique pizzas, watching movies, cycling, playing games with friends, and kickboxing (among many other things!). I don't have any pets right now, but I love both cats and dogs and get very excited when I see them.
I have been living and teaching in Japan for the last four years, and I am very excited to be working at a great high school like Teikyo. We will be reading (and watching!) a wide range of fun literature, poetry, short stories, and film in class, but more than anything, I am excited to hear your stories. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Nathalie Veltmaat
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- IB Chemistry
- PreDP Physics
- PreDP Biology
- Education
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- University of Wageningen (BSc, MSc)
- University of Helsinki (BSc)
- University of Nijmegen (MSc)
- Hobbies
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- Cycling
- Painting
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Hello everyone,
I'm Nathalie Veltmaat, and I will be teaching the science classes in the programme's first year. In the diploma years, I teach HL chemistry. I grew up and studied in the Netherlands. For my bachelor's and master's, I studied molecular life sciences at Wageningen University. A part of my bachelors was a 4-month extended neuroscience minor at the University of Helsinki. As a university student, I tutored high school students and discovered my passion for teaching.
At school, I want students to think about the experiments and help them to connect the theory to the experimental results. By introducing various learning activities in the classroom, students are guided and challenged to remember the material and connect different topics.
In my free time, I like to read novels, play board games, and try out all sorts of activities: hiking in nature, pottery, meditation, photography and kayaking, for example. So when you come to our school, I'd love to hear all about your hobbies! Maybe this will give me an idea for a new fun activity in the science lab!
Diego Parra
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- Biology
- Education
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- University of the Andes
- University of Sydney
- Hobbies
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- Cycling
- Coffee
- Message
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Greetings, everyone!
My name is Diego Parra, and I am the Biology teacher for both PreDP and DP. I hail from Colombia, a land known for producing the finest coffee in the world, and I am also a passionate lover of this beverage in all its forms.
In Colombia, I pursued my studies in Biology with a special focus on Entomology and Biotechnology. Subsequently, I expanded my academic horizons in Australia, where I completed my Master's degree in Applied Sciences with an emphasis on Physics.
I enjoy staying active at the gym or on cycling routes on weekends. When I return home, I take pleasure in preparing delicious pancakes. Additionally, I have a profound appreciation for nature, hiking, and travelling. I avidly enjoy science fiction and series like Star Trek and Star Wars, among many others. I am also passionate about the world of anime.
It will be a pleasure to get to know everyone and, most importantly, to share my enthusiasm/Passion for science. Espero verlos pronto a todos (I look forward to meeting you very soon, in Spanish).
Lizhu Liu
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- Physics, Theory of Knowledge
- Education
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- Durham University (MA)
- Hobbies
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- Reading Bertrand Russell
- Jogging
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I hold a deep passion for unravelling the mysteries of the universe, and I am excited to share this enthusiasm with each and every one of you.
Physics is more than just a subject; it's a lens through which we can understand the fundamental principles governing everything around us, from the tiniest particles to the vast expanse of the cosmos. My goal is not only to help you grasp the concepts and equations but also to inspire you to appreciate the beauty and elegance of the natural laws that govern our existence.
Let's embrace the wonders of physics together and embark on an exciting adventure of understanding the universe on a deeper level.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, thoughts, or even just to share your own wonderings about the universe. Let's make this an unforgettable experience!