About Me

I am Motohide Oishi, in kanji 尾石志秀, and in hiragana おいしもとひで. People in America call me "Moto, hide!", so I hide and tell them, "I can hide if you want me to but my name is [mo-to-hee-day]." Sometimes when I am dozing off on the couch, the TV calls to me, "Hello, Moto". (Maybe you have seen that commercial too.) In class, I would like for you to call me "Oishi Sensei", as students in Japan would.

The following is a written interview conducted by a former student from the 2004-2005 school year:

*Many of you may ask yourself this: "So, who is this Oishi person anyway?" Well to put your mind at rest. Here is Sensei's bio!*
*QUESTIONS*	ANSWERS
何県に住んでいましたか。In what prefecture did you live?	滋賀県。Shiga Prefecture
いつアメリカに来ましたか。When did you come to America?	4年前。4 years ago
いつ先生になろうと思いましたか。When did you decide to become a teacher?	私が覚えている限り、誰かの役に立てることが楽しいので先生になりたかったのだと思います。いつからかは忘れました。As long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher because I enjoy helping others succeed. I don"t remember when I started feeling that way.
一番の思い出はなんですか。What is your favorite memory?	たくさんありすぎて選べません。Too many good memories to pick a favorite.
一番価値のある財産は何ですか。What is your most prized possession?	健康。My health
大好きなたべものはなんですか。What are your favorite foods?	うな丼とパスタ。Fresh water eel rice bowl, and pasta
どうして日本語を教えようと決心しましたか。Why did you decide to teach Japanese?	日本ごと日本の文化のすばらしさを生徒に伝えたかったからです。To help students enjoy the beauty of the language and culture of Japan.
大学はどこへ行きましたか。Where did you go to college?	佛教大学。Bukkyo University in Kyoto
兄弟がいますか。Do you have any siblings?	妹が一人。One younger sister
今まで住んだ所ですばらしいところがありますか。Was there anything really neat about where you lived?	日本で一番大きい湖の琵琶湖や比叡山の寺。There is Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan and the temples on top of Mt.Hie which are very interesting to visit.
大好きな日本食は何ですか。What is your favorite Japanese food?	うな丼と、もちろん、すし。Eel rice bowl, and, of course sushi
今の自分があることは、誰かに感化されましたか。Did anyone inspire you to do what you do?	家族や先生方、その他たくさん。Many people including my family and teachers
一番大きな模範となった人は誰ですか。Who is your biggest role model?	いろいろな意味で家族や私の学生時代の先生方。I have many good role models including each member of my family for different reasons, teachers from my school days.
何カ国訪れましたか。How many countries have you been to?	7
どこかすばらしいところへ行きましたか。Have you been anywhere really neat?	グレートバリアリーフ（オーストラリア）、インド、ニュージーランド、メキシコGreat Barrier Reef (Australia), India , New Zealand, Mexico
いつ英語を勉強し始めましたか。When did you start to learn English?	中学校。Junior High School

*I asked Sensei some random questions so you can get a feeling for his personality.*
*QUESTIONS*	*ANSWERS*
あひるかにわとりか。Duck or Chicken?	Duck, I want to try one.
ぶた肉か牛肉か。Pork or Beef?	Beef, it tastes better.
Fish or Shellfish?	Fish, more meat.
Pencil or Eraser?	Pencils, they allow you to express yourself.
Paper or Marker Board?	Paper, I don't know why.
Chalk or Marker?	Chalk, I miss the chalk used in Japan.
Sharpie or Washable Pen?	Sharpie, it sounds cuter.
Glasses or Contacts?	Glasses, I think it would hurt my eyes to use contacts.
Country or City?	Country, I enjoy nature.
Big House or Small House?	Any house, I live in a small apartment now.
Dog or Cat?	Dog, they are loyal.
Spider or Beetle?	Beetle, they are cuter.
Soda or Water?	Water, it's healthier.
Fast Food or Home Cooked?	Home cooked, it usually tastes better.
Noodles or Rice?	Noodles, I love them. You've got to try real noodles in Japan.
If you could have one thing, what would it be?	More time in a day.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?	Where I live now. I love this area.
What is your favorite kind of art?	Beautiful batting swings such as Ichiro’s.
What was your favorite school subject?	Foreign Languages.
What subject did you not like?	Science
Do you have any advice to new or current Japanese students?	The most successful students I have witnessed have found some interest in a part of the culture of Japan. Pursuing more than just the words will help you to appreciate the language and culture more.

	尾石志秀（おいしもとひで）Motohide Oishi Central Kitsap Junior High School Fairview Junior High School Central Kitsap School District