Kanako Yokouchi teaches Japanese and Humanities subjects across Years 7 to 12 and has been a Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Assessor for six years. She is currently undertaking a Master of Education with Flinders University furthering her knowledge of Studies of Asia.

Previously Kanako has led the Language Faculty, been an Assistant Year Level Coordinator of Years 10 and 11 as well as Year Level Coordinator of Year 12. During her time at St Catherine’s School, Kanako has been the Head of Davis House, the Dean of Year 8 and the Head of Year 7. Passionate about student wellbeing Kanako thoroughly enjoys working with all students across the Year 7 cohort.

“Being in a pastoral care role allows me to interact with students in a more holistic manner which reaps tremendous rewards when I observe students grow and develop into themselves. The Head of Year 7 role is particularly special as the transition into secondary school is a momentous life event and I derive much joy in seeing students progress through the years at St Catherine’s School.”