Introducing Mrs. de Pierres 22 May 2017

Mrs. Lisa de Pierres is our School’s MYP Design, DP Design Technology and DP Film Teacher. She also manages the production of the yearbook and participates planning and leading curriculum development at A-JIS. Mrs. de Pierres is from Pretoria in South Africa and has been living in Japan for the last 3 years. Let’s read more about her!

Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.
Terry Pratchett, A Hat full of Sky

Where are you from and how long have you been living in Tokyo?
I am originally from Pretoria, South Africa. I lived in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia before moving to Japan. I have been living in Japan for 3 years.

What did you study, why, and what did you like the most?
My original degree is in Photography and I have a postgraduate qualification in Education. I studied photography because it has been a lifelong passion of mine and education as I am dedicated to being a teacher. I enjoyed studying both equally.

How long have you been teaching or working in Education? OR in any other fields? What are the achievements you are most proud of?
I have been teaching for the last 7 years. I am most proud of seeing my students succeed as they grow.

What do you like most about teaching or working in Education?
I like being able to share in the learning and problem solving experience.

What are your roles here at A-JIS?
Here at Aoba I teach MYP Design, DP Design Technology and DP Film. I manage the production of the yearbook and also participate in planning and leading curriculum development.

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy playing computer games, reading, playing basketball, and traveling.