Despite the controversy, Kizaki remains committed to her approach. She believes that her students are thriving under her care, and that her unorthodox methods are making a real difference.
Kizaki’s methods have been met with both praise and criticism. Some have accused her of being unprofessional, or of distracting her students with her bold fashion sense. But Kizaki’s supporters argue that her approach is exactly what Japanese education needs.
“Japanese education can be very rigid and traditional,” says a colleague of Kizaki’s. “Jessica is shaking things up and bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to the education sector.”
So what does a typical day look like for Jessica Kizaki? We followed her around for a day to find out.