I came from Sapporo, Japan when I was 19 years old. I was fascinated about America
and wanted to speak English fluently.
I earned an Associate of Arts degree at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake and
then transferred to Washington State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
My passion in teaching Japanese is for the moments when students experience the successful
click in their minds and think, “Ah, ha!” and are able to speak and enjoy Japanese
culture.
B.A., Washington State University
A.A., Big Bend Community College
Adjunct Soar at CBC Award recipient, 2020