Staff Biographies

After taking a master’s degree in Art Education and obtaining licenses in Japan to teach in public elementary schools, public junior high schools and high schools, I became an art teacher at a junior high school in Japan. Since I started teaching children painting lessons at our Center, I have been using different motifs for each lesson. Students learn from the actual live objects placed right in front of them such as a living crab or a gorgeous orchid. By smelling the object or overturning the object, what they sense will manifest in their paintings showing their individuality.

Children can express their uniqueness thorough the art they create at this age and point in their lives and as they grow we will see different characteristics represented in their styles of paintings. Therefore it is important to let them express their creativity now, because these are unique representations of this time in their lifeand cannot be recreated later. Let’s enjoy!!

I was born in India and always had a dream of pursuing higher education in the United States. On achieving a degree in Computer Engineering from Mumbai University, one of the most prestigious universities in India, I was accepted by New York Institute of Technology for the Master's program in Computer Science. Being born and raised in Mumbai, I was ready for the fast paced and exiting life in New York City and the many opportunities it has to offer.

Having worked for the Department of Computer Science and School of Technology at NYIT, I was introduced to the work culture in the United States. Volunteering my time for developing websites for projects like the United Nation's film festival and Oxora International Business Consultants, gave me tremendous experience, which I cherish to this day. Self Motivation, ambition and hard work helped me acquire this lead position in the Information Technology Department for Oxora International Business Consultants at Nippon Community Center. It's always a learning experience to work with motivated and dynamic people at the Center. Their constant encouragement and constructive feedback always helps me enhance and improve this website.

I was born in Japan and raised in New York, graduated Cum Laude from The Boston Conservatory where I performed with The Boston Dance Theatre and The Boston Conservatory Dance Theatre in works by Martha Graham, José Limón, Paul Taylor, and Sean Curran. MY performing career has included work with Sophie Maslow, Martha Graham Dance Ensemble, Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company, Rae Ballard Dance Company, Riedel Dance Theater, as well as making a guest appearance with Thang Dao Dance Company. I teach the Limón Technique at the Limón Institute and universities in the US. My choreography and improvisational works have been presented at Harvard University, Limón Institute, Mulberry Street Theater, and Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Gallery. I joind the Limón Dance Company in 2001.

For many years I taught Social studies, especially history for junior high school and high school students in Japan. After I came to study in the US, I majored in International Comparative Education at Columbia University Teachers College and was engaged in comparative research of educational systems between Japan and the U.S.A. Now I enjoy teaching Japanese Language lessons, Origami class and Saturday supplementary lessons at our Nippon Community Center. I will do my best to apply my experiences and knowledge to help cultural exchanges between Japan and the US.

Born in Guadalajara, one of the largest most beautiful cities in Mexico I have only one brother who shares all of my childhood secrets. My mother and father founded my spirit and developed my soul. They guide my path and provide the experience that no class or book would ever give. My family mirrors my past and reflects my future. As a young girl I attended Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara where I achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Attracted to many languages and cultures I grew up pursuing friendship in every corner of the world. Many years I have spent spreading the knowledge of my culture and learning the essence of what many nations have to offer.
From 1995 to the year of 2001 I dedicated most of my time teaching Spanish as a foreign language to a big diversity of students at all levels of education. I served at the same time as an interpreter and translator for the same private practice that I proudly directed.
In 2001 I married my best friend, Dr. Anthony Saviri , who happened to be a hard core New Yorker from Staten Island willing to introduce me to his exciting world close to the core of the Big Apple. I fell in love with him and his idea of life so three years after relocating from my country and two happy years spent in Staten Island we recently moved to Yonkers, NY due to an Anesthesia Residency Program in Westchester Medical Center offered to my husband on 2004 .
Practically new to the Westchester area we are totally devoted to serve our new community in every area of expertise we may have to offer. Being a big fanatic of sports, health and fitness for years it is going to be very common to find me serving as a personal trainer , cooking a healthy meal or watching a Yankee game on my spare time.
Now member of the Nippon Community Center I will be looking forward to continue my labor of sharing my culture and getting to know yours. Nos vemos pronto!

I was born in Brazil and at the age of 15 moved to the United States . I Attended White Plains High School and later the State University of New York. I received an AS degree in International Business. I was also recognized with several language honors
Excellence in Spanish - State University of New York (2000) Excellence in Italian - State University of New York (1999 and 2000) Excellence in Elementary French II - State University of New York (1998) Italian Award of the North American Association of Teachers of Italian (1997) I also attended IONA College in New Rochelle, where I received a B.B.A. (International Business).At Iona College I was a secretary for the Finance Club and an active member of the "Finance Management Association International." In July 2003, took courses in Italian in Rome , Italy , where I studied the language and culture intensively. In September 2003 I spent the month in Buenos Aires , Argentina , where I also had the opportunity to study the language and culture. Teaching is a passion and I do it with love and dedication!

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