Super Simple Learning

"Inspiring confidence in teachers, parents, and young learners through easy-to-teach, and easy-to-learn educational materials."

In 2005, the teachers of Knock Knock English schools for children in Tokyo, Japan, were having trouble finding learning materials that were both simple and fun enough to engage their young learners. So, they started making their own. Several award-winning CDs later, Super Simple Learning materials are being used in classrooms and homes around the world to help children learn with confidence and a smile.

Devon

Devon is a co-founder of Super Simple Learning. He's also the voice you hear on a lot of the Super Simple Learning materials, including Super Simple ABCs - Phonics Fun. He is from Los Angeles, California and has a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and studied in the Second Language Studies MA progam at the University of Hawaii at Manoa before leaving to start Knock Knock English in Japan.

Troy

Troy is a co-founder of Super Simple Learning. He arranges and produces all the music on the albums, illustrates the flashcards and other teaching materials, and designs the website. He is from Canada and has a Bachelor of Music degree in classical performace. Troy came to Japan in 2000 and has spent the past 10 years teaching children, most recently with Knock Knock English.

Tanja

Tanja is the Director of Knock Knock English schools as well as a contributor to Super Simple Learning. She has taught high school English in Nagoya, Japan and was a teacher trainer through the Aichi Prefecture Board of Education. She grew up in the Washington, DC area and has a Masters in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She can be heard along with Devon on Super Simple ABCs-Phonics Fun.

Laurie Thain

Laurie was a professional country singer, songwriter and guitarist in Canada for 23 years. After arriving in Japan, eight years ago, however, she has concentrated more on teaching and working on a master’s degree in teaching English to young and very young learners. Her days in the classroom are filled with music and she writes children's songs, presents workshops on how to use music in the classroom and does occasional small live performances. Laurie has a beautiful clear voice and her songs are infectious. We're very excited to have Laurie join us as a vocalist on Super Simple ABCs. She can be heard on Super Simple ABCs - Phonics Fun.