![Ms. Yumiko Naka Ms. Yumiko Naka](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ms.-Yumiko-Naka.jpg)
Ms. Yumiko Naka
CEO/Director
Our Director
Welcome to Santa Monica International School (SMIS).
I started this school in a small rented room in 2002 with the goal to educate my daughters since I wanted to provide the best for my children. I have the same desire for the children living in Okinawa and I strive to provide these children the best education available. This is my purpose and the reason SMIS has grown and continues to grow to this day. Also, I feel that our students need to prepare and make a better world. To do this, I want to ensure that my school teaches manners, etiquette and how to be better world class citizens.
Our Administrators
![Ms. Grace Nemis Ms. Grace Nemis](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ms.-Grace-Nemis.jpg)
Ms. Grace Nemis
Principal
![IMG_6873 (1) Ms. Grace Nemis](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_6873-1.jpeg)
Ms. Angeline Frias
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
![Ms. Ara Flake Ms. Grace Nemis](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ms.-Ara-Flake.jpg)
Ms. Ara Flake
Supervising Lead Teacher
Supervising Lead Teacher
![IMG_20220404_120100 (1) Ms. Grace Nemis](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_20220404_120100-1.jpg)
Ms. Vanessa Ritumalta
Supervising Lead Teacher
Supervising Lead Teacher
![Ms. Maimi Ishikawa Ms. Grace Nemis](https://www.okinawainternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ms.-Maimi-Ishikawa.jpg)
Ms. Miami Ishikawa
Office Manager
Office Manager