DIRECTORS, TEACHERS & STAFF
Say hi to some of our directors, advisors, teachers & operations team.
DIRECTORS
Joshua O'Sullivan
Founder & School Director
With his background in business, education, and Church communities, Joshua founded Zoe International School in 2021 in response to the growing need for an affordable, quality international in Yokohama.
He and his wife Yuki live in the Gold Coast in Australia with their 5 children and commute between Australia and Japan.
Patrick McGinty
Director
Michael McClain
Director
TEACHERS
Principal
Masaki Fukao
Masaki is from California.
Together with his wife Aimee they have 2 children and live in Kanazawa, Yokohama.
Elementary G1 Teacher
Shayne Candia
Shayne is from the Phillipines.
Together with her husband Renaissance they have 2 children and live in Yokosuka.
Elementary G2 Teacher
Karen Gomez
Karen is from India.
Together with her husband they have 2 children and live in Naka-ku, Yokohama.
Elementary G5~6 Teacher
Shelly McClain
Shelly is from the USA and has experience in teaching, homeschooling , music and vocal coaching.
Shelly holds a certification as a surgical technician and has many years experience working in health.
She is currently pursuing her teaching accreditation.
Together with her husband Michael they have 4 children and live in Naka-ku, Yokaohama.
Elementary G5~6 Teacher
Tom Nylander
Tom is from the USA.
Together with his wife Connie they live in Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama.
Middle & High School English, History & Geography Teacher
Edwin Portillo
Edwin is from El Salvador in Central America. He received his Teaching degree with focus on English Teaching Methodologies from the University of El Salvador and his TESOL certification from Arizona State University. He has experience as an English as a Foreign Language teacher at K-12 schools in both El Salvador and Japan. Edwin enjoys practicing outdoor sports and is a keen videography enthusiast. He also loves to get involved in his local church and community service. He is inspired by seeing students fully develop their potential and taking their creativity and knowledge to the next level.
Together with his wife Kirara they live in Kamakura, Yokohama.
Middle & High School Math & Science Teacher
Renaissance Candia
Renaissance is from the Philippines.
Together with his wife Shayne they live in Yokosuka.
PE & Japanese Teacher
Shinya Fukusaku
Shinya is from Canada.
He currently lives in Tokyo.
Teaching Assistant & EAL Specialist
Merisa Davidson
Merisa is from Jamaica.
Together with her husband they live in Yokohama.
Teaching Assistant & EAL Specialist
Ellen McGinty
Ellen is from the USA.
Together with her Patrick they live in Aoba-ku, Yokohama.
Middle & High School Math Specialist
Kies Kiteah
Kies is from Liberia and has a Bachelor of Science.
He is currently studying Engineering as a graduate student at the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Kies lives in Aoba-ku, Yokohama.
OPERATIONS
Operations Manager & PTA Co-Ordinator
Hana Yoo
Hana is from Korea and studied in the Gold Coast, Australia for her Bachelor in Hospitality.
Hana also has a TESOL teaching certificate and assists with bilingual learners.
Administration & Translation
Tsuyoshi Matsumura
Facilities Management & Safety Officer
Renaissance Candia
Renaissance is from the Philippines.
Together with his wife Shayne they live in Yokosuka.
Finance & Accounting
Hayasaka Tax Accountants