Stephanie Hayashi has been with the Focus Family for more than 6 years and  has achieved the rank of Black Belt in  her Karate training. Ms. Hayashi enjoys  teaching Little Ninja, PeeWee and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association'  Special Focus karate classes at Focus. And, while finding value  in being exposed to  all the wonderfully different kids at Focus,  she also likes teaching for the challenge. "  I like being able to figure out ways for each individual to learn Karate in their own  unique way. "
    Ms. Hayashi has competed and medalled in state and regional  kata competitions  and currently is working toward  completing her F.I.T. degree at MCC (McHenry  County  College) and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). Her first  passion is enjoying her three children and in her free time she likes sewing and  weight training.