[jcj]

Thank you acjama. That is only one reason I think non-native speakers are key. They are also very enthusiastic and enjoy what they are doing. Of course many native teachers are genki too, but most of them work in schools. I am looking for teachers who work from home. I know of two. They are Japanese moms and teach small groups (another reason they are successful) of young kids (important to get them before at pre-school age) at home. If I know two their must be hundreds or thousands of them in Japan. I am looking for a way to contact them.
Thanks again