At Keiki we are very proud of our great team of teachers, we asked them the following questions;
Where did you grow up?
What is your first memory?
What did you want to be when you were 6?
Why do you like teaching?
What is your favorite word?
What is your favorite sound?

Here are their answers

Ben Ward
Mr. Ben

I grew up in Sussex near the south coast of England
overlooking the green fields and rolling hills.
Being passed around the living room like a rugby ball.
I wanted to be a farmer.
The joy of watching the children growing and learning. They always teach you how to see the world in a different light.
Yes.
Birdsong on a spring morning.

Kyle Murphy
Mr. Kyle

Winnipeg, Canada.
Drinking strawberry milk at my daycare.
A hockey player.
Because I'm just a big child.
Alllllrighttttttt.
Lightning storm (favorite sight).

Miyuki Henderson
Ms. Miyuki

I was born in Tokyo. My mother is Japanese, my father
Canadian. We moved to Canada when I was 5, and I then
came back to Japan when I was 24. I have been teaching
since I was 23 years old.
My favorite color is orange and my favorite smell is
dark chocolate. Mmm!
Believe in yourself.
I became a teacher because I love children! They are my
true passion and I want to do whatever I can to help
understand the children of the world.
The sound of the rain on the roof and the waves washing
up the shore .
When I was 6 I wanted to be many things: a ballerina,
a digger driver, a doctor and a flight attendant for JAL.

Ayano Nakamara
Ms. Ayano

Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The day my brother was born.
I wanted to be a veterinarian.
I like teaching because I love kids, and believe in the
potential that each and every child has.
Dream.
Crunching leaves.

Kumiko Kobayashi
Ms. Kumiko

Japan.
The day I lost my two front teeth
Pianist.
I love their smiles.
Nice!!!!!!!!!
Sound of the ocean.

Rohini Gomatan
Ms. Rohini

I grew up in Mysore District, Karnataka State, India.
The first day of my work in India.
I wanted to be a Doctor.
I like teaching because it makes me happy, creative,
more patient and in return we learn more.
Satyam (Truth).
The sound of the rain drops.