About MBIS
Our Faculty and Staff
meet our diverse Faculty and staff
At Marist Brothers International School, our faculty and staff are more than educators—they are mentors, role models, and lifelong learners who inspire students to reach their full potential.
Marist Teachers Inspire: Excellence, Innovation, and Care
Inquiry-Based Learning Approach
As an IB World School, our teachers embrace an inquiry-based approach to learning, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and global awareness.
Experienced and Dedicated Faculty
Our diverse and dedicated faculty bring a wealth of international experience and expertise, with the majority holding advanced degrees and an average of 15 years of classroom experience. More than credentials, what truly sets them apart is their commitment to excellence, innovation, and care.
A Nurturing and Challenging Environment
Our teachers work in partnership with students, families, and colleagues to create a nurturing and challenging learning environment where every student is known, valued, and supported.
MBIS Faculty
Academic
Leadership
Many have called MBIS home for over a decade, a testament to the supportive and welcoming community we cultivate.
Shawn Hutchinson
Head of School
derek lipp
Deputy Head of School
stephanie hanamura
Head of Lower School
Gunseli Yuksel
IB DP Coordinator | DP Homeroom Teacher | MYP & DP English Teacher
maybeth kamibeppu
IB MYP Coordinator | MYP English Teacher
windita hartono
IB PYP Coordinator
taeko sakurai
Whole School Counselor
hulya park
University and Careers Counselor
miki kobayashi
Director of Admissions and Marketing
MBIS Faculty
Curriculum Leadership Team
Rooted in our Marist Expectations and the IB Learner Profile, our teachers help students develop strong character, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning.
elizabeth neill
Head of English | DP Homeroom Teacher | MYP English Teacher
andrew douglass
Head of Mathematics | MYP Mathematics & Science Teacher
jay inman
Head of Science | MYP Homeroom Teacher | MYP Science & Physics Teacher
james ranni
Head of Social Studies | I&S, Psych. & TOK Teacher | Upper School STUCON Moderator
junko yamamoto
Head of Japanese | MYP & DP Japanese Teacher
christopher spaulding
Head of Arts | MYP Homeroom Teacher | Design Teacher
jason mejia
MYP Homeroom Teacher | Athletics Director | DP Chemistry Teacher
mio ranni
Director of Service Learning | MYP & DP Japanese Teacher & NHS, MHS, & KIWANIS Moderator
amanda mcwilliams
PYP Team Leader | PYP Homeroom Teacher
david cooney
Head of PE & Health | PYP & MYP PE & Health Teacher
MBIS Faculty
Primary Years Programme
Rooted in our Marist Expectations and the IB Learner Profile, our teachers help students develop strong character, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning.
kanako hase
Early Years Homeroom Teacher
tracy khorana
Early Years Teaching Assistant
tina mathers
Early Years Homeroom Teacher
emi lipp
Early Years Teaching Assistant
miyuki asai
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Kyoko Tanaka
Early Years Teaching Assistant
sharon ito
PYP Homeroom Teacher
jennifer northey
PYP Homeroom Teacher
julie sugiuchi
PYP Homeroom Teacher
venus yoon
PYP Homeroom Teacher
annabelle staack
PYP Homeroom Teacher
aaron geddes
PYP Homeroom Teacher
amy oswald
PYP Homeroom Teacher
matthew writer
PYP Homeroom Teacher
yasmin flett
PYP & MYP Art Teacher
mark pilgrim
PYP PE & Health Teacher
Samantha Healy
PYP Music Teacher
yumi kyogoku
PYP and MYP Japanese Teacher
yumiko takagi
PYP & MYP Japanese Teacher
riku tanaka
PYP Japanese Teacher | Lower School STUCON Moderator
elbert shitamoto
Teacher Librarian
MBIS Faculty
Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme
Here, we don’t just teach—we Motivate, Believe, Inspire, and Succeed together.
stewart whitney
Grade 10 Homeroom,
English & TOK Teacher
kristen kuhl
MYP English and I&S Teacher
david neill
DP Homeroom | MYP & DP English Teacher
bradley jones
MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
thomas stang
MYP Mathematics, PE & Health Teacher
MAA Moderator
casey staack
MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
mark deyss
MYP I&S & DP History Teacher
MUN Moderator | Marist English School Manager
taylor hill
MYP Homeroom Teacher | MYP I&S & DP Business Management Teacher
malcom drew
MYP & DP Science & Biology Teacher
mari hoshiyama
MYP Homeroom Teacher | MYP & DP Japanese Teacher
anthony tay
PYP & MYP Music Teacher | Band Director
rowan oswald
MYP Homeroom Teacher | IBDP Geography & MYP I&S Teacher
kate robson
MYP Homeroom Teacher | IBDP ESS and MYP Science Teacher
yuka writer
MYP Homeroom Teacher | MYP Mathematics and Science Teacher
cristal buchanan
MYP Homeroom Teacher | MYP English and I&S Teacher
brian petersen
DP & MYP Visual Arts Teacher
nobuko inada
MYP Japanese Teacher
ryo hatakeyama
Jazz Band Cordinator
allen timola
MYP Homeroom Teacher | Religious Studies Teacher
MBIS Staff
Operational
Staff
Here, we don’t just teach—we Motivate, Believe, Inspire, and Succeed together.
fujiko kobayashi
Business Manager
masahisa hanamura
Operations Coordinator
mika inada
Administrative Assistant - Registrar
yo ikenishi
Administrative Assistant -
Board Executive Assistant
kazuya imamura
Finance Officer
miho tempesta
Administrative Assistant
– General Affairs
akiko kawai
Medical Officer
vaishali chudgar
IT Coordinator
yukiko hashitsume
Support Nurse
Maryanne Dearborn
Substitute Teacher Coordinator
hirokazu akamatsu
Facilities &
Maintenance Technician
Ryo Hatakeyama
Jazz Band Coordinator
Keiko Funatani
Cafeteria Manager
Junko Jingu
Cafeteria Assistant
Yoko Mouri
Cafeteria Assistant
Miyuki Matsuo
Cafeteria Assistant
Kyoji Yamamoto
Bus Driver
Tsuyoshi Kaneda
Bus Driver
Kae Yamamoto
Bus Attendant
Ailin Sakanoue
Bus Attendant
Misako Yamamoto
Substitute Bus Attendant
Masakazu Kaneko
Security Guard
Nobuaki Takasaki
Security Guard
Yuka Moon
Photographer, Digital Creator
cameron caldwell
Library Assistant
ROLE OF MBIS BOARD
With a focus on providing high-quality education for both Japanese and international students, Board members ensure compliance with the Act on Education and the School Education Act while fostering policies that support excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
In collaboration with school leadership, the Board actively monitors the implementation of policies and strategic initiatives, ensuring that MBIS continues to thrive as a globally minded learning community.
MBIS Board
MBIS Board
Members
Composed of six officers, two auditors, and no fewer than seven councilors, the Board plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction of the school committed to ensuring the school’s long-term success and mission fulfillment.
jun yamaguchi
Director
Taro Bhasin
Director
paolo nocent
Director
Michael Settsu
Director
Palak Chudgar
Director
Shawn Hutchinson
Director
harry dauer
Trustee
maki yamamoto
Trustee
Shigeo Otsu
Trustee
mark selzer
Trustee
takamasa marito
Trustee
Jennifer Uchida
Trustee
mark pilgrim
Trustee
Akira Ikemi
Trustee
Gentaro Matsumoto
Trustee
Br. Allen Timola
Trustee
yoshihiro tsutsushima
Auditor
kenji toyoshima
Auditor
MBIS Board
As the governing body of the Incorporated Educational Institution Marist Brothers International School (Gakkō Hōjin Marisuto Kokusai Gakkō), the Board upholds the values and vision of our school while providing strategic leadership and fiduciary oversight.
MBIS BOARD
Through careful stewardship and forward-thinking governance, the Board helps shape the future of MBIS for generations to come.