Ae K.
With nearly ten years of leadership at Aoba-Japan International School — including serving as Admissions Director — Ae K. brings deep expertise in guiding families through every stage of the school admissions process. She oversaw all aspects of admissions operations, met with families to understand their educational goals, and helped students find environments where they could learn, grow, and truly thrive. As both an international school graduate and a parent of international school students, she offers a well-rounded and empathetic perspective on what families need during this important transition. Born to 2nd generation Korean parents in Osaka, Ae grew up as a true third-culture kid. An IB Diploma recipient from […]
Angie M.
Angie brings a wealth of international experience as an educator and school leader. Having worked in schools across four countries, she understands both the excitement and the challenges of finding the right fit for each child. Angie served as Director of Admissions at the American School in Japan through 2024 and has also held student support and leadership roles at Korea International School in Seoul, South Korea. Originally from Ohio, she holds her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati, an administrator’s license from George Fox University, and a clinician’s license from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Having raised three children abroad—all graduates of international schools—Angie understands firsthand the […]
Yuki Basso
An educator and lifelong learner, Yuki has built her life around helping young people grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose. Her own international education began at home and continued through Seisen International School in Tokyo, Boston College (B.A.), and Loyola Marymount University (M.Ed.)—experiences that shaped her belief that great teaching can open doors and transform lives. Yuki began her career with Teach For America, serving under-resourced schools in South Los Angeles and working to expand educational equity. After five years teaching English and serving as a Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator, she joined ʻIolani School in Hawaiʻi in 2007, where she continues to teach English in the Upper School. Believing […]
Yoichiro Basso
Born and raised in Tokyo, Yoichiro “Yo” Basso is a bicultural leader who deeply values how international education connects cultures and shapes globally minded people. A proud 13-year alumnus of St. Mary’s International School, he earned his BS from New York University and MBA from UC Berkeley – Haas School of Business. Before founding Basso & Basso Consulting, Yo spent two decades leading growth and marketing teams across the U.S. and Japan at companies including Uber, AKQA, GE Capital, and Ogilvy. Throughout his career, he built teams, led turnarounds, and found the most fulfillment in mentoring others — a reflection of his lifelong passion for coaching and helping people reach […]