PROFILE

Kirsten O'Connor is the Founder and Director of QUEST TOKYO KK. Launched in 2018, the company currently offers a range of educational services and tutoring to the Japanese and international communities in Tokyo. QUEST plans to grow into providing services for families needing learning support for children with learning challenges.
As Education Director for Clarence Education Asia, Kirsten is also involved with developing and opening new international schools and outdoor education opportunities in Japan.
Her educational background includes a BA.Ed in Primary Education and English, an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Kirsten was a class teacher and borough Leading Maths Teacher in London before moving to Tokyo in 2001. During her 17 years at The British School in Tokyo she was Head of Years 1 & 2, Deputy Head Teacher and for the final six years served as Head Teacher of the Primary School.
An Entrepreneur Member of the BCCJ (British Chamber of Commerce in Japan), Kirsten is also an active Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Japan Fellows Network and current President of FEW Japan.