Mrs. Jaycie Lawrence has been teaching for 25 years. She has taught every grade level from pre-K to 12th grade. She has also taught at universities both in the U. S. and Japan. She holds a master’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Church Leadership. As the founder of COPICS, she uses this experience to lead the school and it’s students to being a positive influence. Gaining influence begins by first being well equipped. She believes education will prepare our students for a successful future.
On a personal note, Jaycie Sensei is from the state of Oklahoma. She graduated from our sister school Family of Faith High School and then again from Family of Faith University for her undergraduate degree before attending other universities for higher degrees. She remains in close relations with the staff of our sister school.
Jaycie sensei and her husband came to Japan 23 years ago as missionaries and planted a church. She helped start private schools in different areas of Japan. After a few years, church members requested that a church school be established in Ikeda, Osaka. Thus COPICS began 16 years ago.
Jaycie Sensei is a part of the pastoral team of Church of Praise International. She and her husband have two sons who were born in Japan. The family lives with their pet beagle, MacKenzie.
Jaycie Sensei enjoys traveling. She likes to be creative. So her hobbies includes painting, crafts, and music. Jaycie Sensei loves living in Japan which is now the place she calls home.