Our International Faculty
Certified. Experienced. Trained.
All our teachers at OWIS Osaka have degrees or teaching certifications from well-established higher education institutions. We also require all educators to have some experience in teaching before working with us, and we train our staff so that they can best role model positive behaviour, are equipped to resolve conflicts, and can implement the accredited curriculum effectively for maximum improvements in learning outcomes.
We also look for dynamic, enthusiastic, caring educators who are internationally minded, are lifelong learners, and hold globally recognised values such as respect, kindness, and integrity.
Our teaching staff are also complemented by teacher assistants who support student learning throughout the academic grades.
A full-time qualified nurse is also available to provide medical care for students, and our guidance counsellors are available for personal, emotional and career development when required.
Greg Culos
Sumit Mishra
Wingki Yeung
Luke Owen
Katsuki Taniyama
Daniel Castellanos
Chisato Fukuyama
Katie Melin
Natalia Roman
Jason Endfield
Eric Maslen
Mariko Okamura
Mikomi Ogawa
Noriko Ueno
Nadia Gundarsuriya
Amber Vega
Arada Panichayatrum
Victor Castro
Hallen Sumingwa
Clarence “C.C.” Haydel
Riaan Van der Walt
Amila Endeno
Robert Marvin
Roberto Reid
Fearghal Mac Phaidin
Haruna Carlson
Chris Zocanno
Eddie Evers
Daniel Watanabe
Josh Eyles
Head Of School
Greg Culos
Country Director
Sumit Mishra
Admissions Counsellor
Wingki Yeung
Marketing Executive
Luke Owen
Student Services
Katsuki Taniyama
Academic English Preparation (AEP) Teacher
Daniel Castellanos
Speciality Teacher - (Japanese) Kokugo
Chisato Fukuyama
Homeroom Teacher - Kindergarten
Katie Melin
PYP Coordinator & Nurse
Natalia Roman
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 3
Jason Endfield
Vice Principle
Eric Maslen
Homeroom Teacher - Early Childhood 1
Mariko Okamura
Japanese
Japanese:Japanese
Homeroom Teacher - Early Childhood 2
Mikomi Ogawa
Facilties & Operations Manager
Noriko Ueno
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 1 A
Nadia Gundarsuriya
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 1 B
Amber Vega
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 1 C
Arada Panichayatrum
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 2 B
Victor Castro
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 3
Hallen Sumingwa
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 4
Clarence “C.C.” Haydel
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 5
Riaan Van der Walt
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 5
Amila Endeno
Homeroom Teacher - Grade 6 & 7
Robert Marvin
Academic English Preparation (AEP) Teacher - AEP 1
Roberto Reid
Academic English Preparation (AEP) Teacher - AEP 2
Fearghal Mac Phaidin
Speciality Teacher - (Japanese) Kokugo
Haruna Carlson
Speciality Teacher - Music
Chris Zocanno
IT Deputy Manager & SysAdmin
Eddie Evers
Specialty Teacher - Physical Education
Daniel Watanabe