TEACHERS: Kazumi Yamashita-Iverson (1st Grade, 3rd Grade, and 5th Grade)

                       Emiko Nomoto (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade)

SCHOOL:      Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School

CLASS:         Japanese Language and Culture Program (PreK-5)

SCHOOL PHONE: 203-574-8162

See below for messages from the teachers:

From Kazumi-sensei:
Konnichiwa! I have been at Maloney as a full time Japanese teacher since 2001. 
I have taught all grades in the past, but I am currently teaching first, third, and fifth grades. 

I was an exchange student for one year in Michigan when I was in high school. 
This experience lead me to be a Japanese teacher in the U.S. 
I majored Japanese Language and Literature in Tsukuba University and applied for JALEX Program when I was a Junior at Tsukuba. 
I was accepted for the program and sent to Maloney as an assistant teacher for one year. 
After I went back to Japan and graduated from the university, I was offered a job here. 

I believe motivation is a key for learning. 
I'll try my best to motivate my students to learn Japanese by making my class fun, meaningful, and authentic. 
I look forward to working with you. 
GANBARIMASHO!

Kazumi-Sensei


From Emiko-Sensei: