Why “Sensei” and not “Miss Glenda” ?
We use a lot of Japanese customs and etiquette in the studio. We use the international bow as a greeting and Japanese honorifics to denote respect not only for the person but to acknowledge the level of mastery attained. Dr. Suzuki was from Japan and asked his teachers to instruct students with these customs. Much of the Suzuki philosophy stems from Japanese culture and is the basis for how/what/what we do.
Parents/Adults please address me by my first name or the same manner as your child.
Students may call me: Sensei (pronounced “sen-say”, Japanese) or Glenda-Sensei.
Sensei (先生) meaning “teacher” or literally translated, “born first” or “one who has gone before”. A Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to give that knowledge to another.This honorific is not gender specific so no need to say Ms. Sensei or Mr. Sensei. 🙂
My Pronouns: She/her/hers
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