About the Founder

Matt Kish is the founder of Tokyo Learning Lab and has more than 20 years of experience in the education field. Coming from a family that strongly valued education, he earned his high school diploma from Phillips Academy Andover (frequently ranked the number one private high school in America), received an undergraduate business degree from the University of Michigan, and completed his education training at the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Master’s of Educational Leadership from the College of New Jersey.

Matt’s education career spans over two decades teaching at top schools in four countries. He began his career by joining the prestigious Teach for America program, where his classroom was chosen by the Mayor of Philadelphia to highlight teaching excellence in the school district. Later, Matt moved to New Jersey, where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the New Jersey State PTA for the implementation of innovative programs. He has been named a Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Fellow and an Apple Distinguished Educator. Matt has worked as a classroom teacher, teacher-leader, and as Director of Learning at top international schools including the American School in Japan, the American School in London, and Singapore American School.