The school currently has two teachers, Sloan Carlson and Kristin Clumpner. Check out the 
background information on them.
Halloween 2006 Christmas 2005 April 2004 
Teacher's name vvvvvv Sloan Carlson
          Home Country, City v vBuena Park, California.
             Education ddddddddd ddBusiness Admin. Management
  Time in Japan dddd ddd1996 to Present
                Hobbies               Origami, Fishing & Gardening

Background

I grew up along with 5 siblings in a small city near Los Angeles, Ca. I attended the University of Alaska at Anchorage.  I received my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  I played basketball while attending the University.  I love the outdoors, but rarely take the time to experience it these days.

After graduating, I worked for a Christian organization for 4 years at a University in Washington State. After finishing the work, I concentrated on living a simple lifestyle pursuing my interests.  I was fortunate to head a volunteer language program for refugees and immigrants in Seattle, Washington for 4 years.  I have done a variety of things over the years.  I have been a gardener, painter (houses) and a commercial fisherman among other things before coming to Japan.

I first came to Japan to learn origami when I was 29 years old.  It was my desire to combine storytelling with origami.  Many years passed and at 36, I entered the JET program to become an assistant English teacher at Kisakata Junior High School.

This was a wonderful time in my life.  I was fortunate to have experienced the hospitality of the local people as well as live in a gorgeous area.  It was during my initial 3 years that I met my wife.  We married in 2000 and we decided to settle down here in Nikaho City.

In 2000 I worked at 3 elementary schools for one year. My contract ended after one year.  The time at the schools convinced me to start my own school. The following year my wife and I started the school in our house.  We are grateful to many people for helping us along the way with the school.

   Teacher's name vvvvvv Kristin Clumpner
        Home Country, Cityccc Anacortes, Washington
          Education           ssInternational Business 
  Time in Japan dddd ddd1996 to Present
           Hobbies               Horseback riding, Baking
Background

I'm from the small island town of Anacortes, Washington.  My older brother and I grew up in a loving home, with cats, dogs, and a horse.

I came to Kisakata 10 years ago as a high school student with the Sister City Exchange.  It was my first trip abroad, and I loved the area so much, that I made a promise to return to Kisakata someday.   My experience in Japan sparked a curiosity to visit other countries.

I attended Johnson & Wales University for 3 years, graduating with a bachelor's degree in International Business.  The last trimester of my freshman year was spent in Gothenburg, Sweden.  I transferred to the American University of Paris in France for my junior year.  During my time in Europe, I was able to travel to many European countries, seeing and experiencing cultures so different from my own.  After graduating, I decided that it was time to return to Japan.

My hobbies are horseback riding, paper cutting, traveling, baking, and swimming.  My major goal in life is to pursue an organic and natural lifestyle.  When I have time, I enjoy learning about other cultures and languages.    I have been studying Japanese so I can become more immersed in the culture and lifestyle.  There are so many wonderful people I have met who have enriched my life in Japan, and I look forward to those people who I have yet to meet.

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