The people behind the space.
Bilingual, qualified, and genuinely fond of kids. Meet the team your child will see every week.
Louisa Green
Founder & Director
Originally from Canada, Louisa has over 20 years of teaching experience in Japan — from kindergarten all the way to university level — as well as extensive experience in international schools. She holds a Master's Degree in Educational Technology and a Certificate in Technology-Based Learning from the University of British Columbia.
Specializing in technology-enhanced and project-based learning, Louisa aims to foster a modern learning environment while advocating for inclusivity, environmental awareness, and community building.
Before starting Green Space Kitano's International Saturday School, Louisa taught in various roles at Saint Michael's International Saturday School (SMIS) for ten years. She lives in Kobe's historic Kitano district with her family, including her two daughters and a golden retriever named Mighty Thor.
ALSO TEACHES AT
Native or near-native English
Fluent class leaders, paired with Japanese support so even total beginners feel safe from day one.
What every teacher brings.
Years in Japanese classrooms
Teachers who've taught here for years and understand how kids in Japan actually learn — not visitors passing through.
Whole-Child Learning
Creativity, wellbeing and teamwork built into every program — not just academics.
Meet the team
Bilingual specialists across English, music, art, yoga and coding — the people your child will see across the week.
Albert Yaqoob
Founder & Manager
Co-founder of Green Space Kitano alongside Louisa, keeping the day-to-day running smoothly behind the scenes.
Miss Asuka Gima
Leads our singing, piano, drawing and craft sessions in the creative studio.
Music & Art Teacher
Mika Harada
Saturday School English Teacher
ELS support teacher for our International Saturday School programme.
Miss Melinda Crites
Lead instructor for Kitano International Kindergarten. She also oversees our teaching team and curriculum co-ordination.
Head Teacher
Miss Aya Miki
Aya supports students in a warm and encouraging learning environment.
Saturday & After-School Assistant
Adrian Cox
Leads our kids, family and adult yoga sessions in partnership with Breath Yoga.
Yoga Teacher
Kai Wagner
After-School / STEM Co-ordinator, Saturday School Teacher
Mr. Kai will be managing and teaching various STEM and English activities throughout various GSK progarams.
Mr. Kento
Minecraft & Coding Teacher
Builds problem-solving and coding fundamentals through guided Minecraft missions.
Ayumi Toya
Part-time office manager and translator — usually your first point of contact with the school.
Translator / Office Admin.
Natasha Makinson
English & Japanese Teacher
Bilingual class teacher who switches fluidly between English and Japanese so every child feels supported.
Miss Miyu Okamoto
Warm, encouraging assistant teacher who supports across After School Club and Saturday School.
Saturday & After School Assistant
Ayumi Tokuda
Part-time office manager and translator — usually your first point of contact with the school.
Office Admin.
We collaborate with.
Trusted local partners we run programs, workshops and community events with.
