Meet Nick
Hi, I’m Nickolas Hironao Harris, founder of Harris International Education.
I’m an international educator with 15+ years of experience in top schools across Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. I specialize in IB Economics, AP Psychology, History, MUN, and academic writing, including university prep.
I hold two Master’s degrees in Education (International Education 2013 and Educational Leadership 2021) from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and am certified as both a teacher and school administrator. I earned my Political Science degree from UC Berkeley in 2009, and attended the American School in Japan (ASIJ) throughout my K-12 years.
Outside the classroom, I run Football Nomad KSA, a platform exploring football culture across the Middle East, Japan, and the U.S., and host the Tokyo Alumni Podcast, where I’ve interviewed 80+ international school graduates. As a biracial international school alum, I know what it means to grow up between cultures. That global curiosity fuels how I teach, design curriculum, and support schools.
I’ve directed 25+ MUN conferences (of over 200 people) and introduced crisis committees to South Korea. One of my proudest accomplishments was scaling the Global Education City MUN from 40 to over 300+ delegates. I am one of the few educators in the world who has taught MUN as a class for numerous years, and have founded three new conferences.
I offer 1:1 tutoring, and MUN program consultations and workshops. Whether you’re a student, parent, or school leader, I bring a globally minded, personalized approach to every project.
Let’s connect!
Media
TEDx Talk (2024):
Where Do We Belong? Rethinking the idea of “Home”
In this TEDx talk, I share my story of growing up biracial in Tokyo, how always feeling a little out of place in both Japan and the United States, and how international schools became the first spaces where I truly felt a sense of belonging.
From my childhood at ASIJ to my years teaching in Korea and now Saudi Arabia, I reflect on what it means to grow up between cultures, how community shapes identity, and why international schools are more than just places to learn, and they're places where students, teachers, and families can find home.
Education Talks (2022):
Third Culture Kid to International Teaching
I was interviewed on the podcast “Education Talks” to share my experiences as an international school educator with a unique perspective of having not only taught in international schools, but also having been a student in one. This dual lens has deeply shaped both my pedagogy and educational philosophy, influencing how I approach teaching, learning, and building global minded classrooms.
Tokyo Alumni Podcast:
Episode 58 - Yu Hayami
On the Tokyo Alumni Podcast, I've had the opportunity to connect with over 80 guests from a wide range of international schools. Through long form interviews, some lasting up to three hours, I explore the diverse journeys that international school students take after graduation. These conversations dive deep into topics like identity, career paths, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with a global upbringing. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, offering an honest, in depth look at life beyond the international school experience.
GECMUN Conference (2023):
Closing Speech
After ten years of growth, GEMCUN has become one of Korea’s top MUN conferences, pioneering crisis committees, welcoming delegates from over 20 schools and 5 countries, and building a truly international community. Honored to give the closing speech at GEMCUN X, marking the end of a powerful chapter and the beginning of even more to come.
CV / Curriculum Vitae
Meet our Intern
Hello,
My name is Stella Lee, and I’m an intern at Harris International Education, currently pursuing my undergraduate degree at Keio University in Tokyo. As a former international school student, I understand firsthand what it takes to build strong MUN programs in global school environments—and how quickly they can grow with the right advisers and mentorship.
With experience attending and staffing over 20 MUN conferences across various roles, including numerous secretariat roles, I’ve seen how student leadership, thoughtful training, and consistent support can transform a team in just a few years. I began as a nervous delegate and, over time, grew into leadership roles thanks to the systems and encouragement that surrounded me.
This summer, I’ll be contributing to the documentation and refinement of our MUN training programs, helping make sure that what we build is not only high-quality, but also easy to understand for a high school audience.
I’m grateful to be part of this initiative and excited to help share what we’re learning with international MUN communities around the world.
SiHeon (Stella) Lee
Intern, Harris International Education