KLI Times Spring 2023 page 3

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Alumni messages to Naoko
by Lishu Kinjo

Many students and teachers
have studied or worked with
Naoko Nakamura over her
long and successful time atKLI.
Some have left the town tolive overseas or on mainland
Japan, and some still live inKadena and occassionally
pop by their old college tosay hello and give advice tothe present students.
KLI Times’ Lishu Kinjo
spoke to just a few of those
who have passed through
KLI's doors and asked themfor a message to Naoko.
Here is what they said.
Toshiyuki Kameshima (Class of 2000)
Naoko made a great achievement in human resources development in Kadena town withyour 25 years working at KLI. I hammered the KLI method with Naoko’s teaching in myhead. Without that, I would not be who I am today. Not only Japan, but also graduates
who are achieving in the world, it’s definitely based on the KLI method. I am proud that I
studied under Naoko. I appreciate you and thank you so much for all your hard work.
Ai Uechi (Class of 2021)‘Thanks to Naoko and teachers, for supporting me
entering the Okinawa Christian Junior College. Thanks toKLI’s study, I can study in my college classes andhomework easily. Especially now, English and PC skills
are useful in my college life. Every day in my classes, I
become trusted by schoolmates and college teachers andI can enjoy the classes. My PC classes were exempted
for one year, because I already have various PC
certifications at KLI. So, I can spend time meaningfully. I’dlike to make the most of what I’ve learned.’

Ayano Kameshima (Class of 2000)‘Time flies. I listened to my niece that you areenergetic in various activities and I felt amazing
when I saw your nice picture. It's been 25 years
and I cannot believe it's been many years since I
graduated from KLI. I feel nostalgic. Take care –you stay healthy and I am rooting for you.’

Sakiko Kamiya (Class of 2010)‘You are always a powerful and cool teacher. I can remember you coming to work with
one hand on a Starbucks coffee. Naoko has watched over many students and finally, you
graduate from KLI. Thank you very much for your hard work for a long time. Take care ofyour health and I hope you have a long and wonderful life.’
Miyuki Arakaki (Class of 2005)
When I saw my daughter’s growth at KLI, I could do my best while remembering when I
was a KLI student. Thanks for supporting my daughter and me and thanks for your greatwork.
Riku Arakaki (Class of2022)
When I tried
something,
Naoko sensei always
encouraged me. I canreach here because ofyour support. I reallyappreciate you.

Yuko Chinen (Class of 2000)
People said “first of all continue the KLIfor 10 years” but Naoko leads KLI up to
here and I’m full of gratitude. I would
not be the same person without
spending my two years with first
graduate classmates and Naoko. I
hope you keep living with a big smileand be powerful, Naoko.

Maro Toubaru (Class of 2020)
I remember getting scolded by Naoko.
I had a meeting with her again andagain, and she helped me realize
what I lack. Her strictness gave me a
lot of growth in terms of studying andlife. I’m grateful for her. Now, I’m
studying abroad at Irvine ValleyCollege in California. I'm making useof the experience of studying in KLI atcollege.