faculty + staff

Associate Teacher
B.A. Child Development
M.A. Education, Cal State University, Los Angeles

“I love the connection a teacher and student can have while learning something new, and the freedom to be creative while teaching.”

Preschool Teacher
B.A. in Child Development, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles

Grade One Assistant and Spanish Teacher

“I love the fact that we have chapel every week. I look forward to it!”

School Nurse
B.A. Elementary Education,
University of Wisconsin Madison
Licensed Vocational Nurse,
Casa Loma College

Physical Education Teacher
B.S. Physical Education, Arizona State University

“I love the frequent collaborations between teachers.”

Playground Supervisor and Fifth Grade Assistant

“I love working at St. James’ School because I get to be on the playground, where I love seeing the kids run around and dance, yell, sing, give hugs, chase each other, and whatever else they can think of to let all that energy out!”

World Languages Department Coordinator
B.A. Early Childhood Development and Family Education, Xaverian University, Bogotá, Colombia
M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction,
Trinity University, Washington DC

Music Teacher
B.M. Organ and Church Music, Drake University
M.M. Organ, Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University
Kodály Certificate from Texas State University

“At St. James’ we don’t rest on our laurels. Rather, we challenge ourselves continuously to improve what we do.”

Grade Four Teacher
B.A. Economics, University of Washington

“At St. James’ the administration understands that teaching is both a profession and an art, allowing a variety of teaching styles while encouraging growth.”

Technology Teacher
B.A. Art History, James Madison University, Virginia
M.A. Language Arts & Literacy Education, Loyola Marymount University

“St. James’ has teachers who strive to learn more, do more, be more – inside and outside of the classroom.”

Preschool Teacher
B.A. Psychology, minor Applied
Developmental Pyschology, UCLA

Library/Media Assistant

“I love the up-to-date technology I get to work with everyday at St. James’.”

Grade Three Teacher
B.A. Communication and English, James Madison University
M.A. Critical Studies, University of Southern California

“The diversity is what I love most about St. James–it’s a far cry from my private school experience in Virginia! I also love the hearts, minds, and personalities of the beautiful children I’ve gotten to know over these last eight years teaching Third Grade at SJS and feel most fortunate to share my days with such a wonderful faculty and staff-I am privileged to call them my friends.”

Art Teacher
B.F.A. Painting, Syracuse University
M.F.A. Film Production, University of Southern California

“Students at St. James’ are incredibly creative. Their artwork never ceases to amaze me.”

Grade Two  Teacher
B.A. and M.A. History, UCLA

“St. James’ is great because of its open, humanitarian spirit. Everyone is welcome here.”

Preschool Teacher

Physical Education Teacher
B.A. Political Science, University of Southern California

“I love how there are always opportunities to learn new methods of teaching from experienced and proven teachers- and they are so willing to share their ideas.”

Grade Four Teacher
B.A. History, Georgetown University

“I love the amazing children and the daily opportunity to be challenged by them.”

Grade Six Teacher
B.A. Spanish and Secondary Education, Howard University

“I love that the kids are involved in community service – they are willing to help others both here and abroad.”

Grade Two Assistant
B.A. Music and Liberal Arts, College of Santa Fe

“I love that we think outside the box to reach each and every student.”

Assistant Preschool Director
B.A. Human Development – Specializing in Early Childhood Development, Pacific Oaks, Pasadena

Facilities Assistant

“I love to work at Saint James School, because it’s a nice place where work is enjoyable.”

Grade Five Teacher
B.A. Communications, University of Southern California
M.S. Education, Pepperdine University

“I love the opportunities for academic growth and professional development.”

Assistant Director of Finance and Operation
B.A. Latin American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles

Grade One Teacher
B.A. English, Madras University
M.A. Psychology of Human Development, College for
Developmental Studies

“St. James’ has been a home away from home for me.”

Receptionist

“I love the diversity and community of St. James’–it’s definitely one-of-a-kind!”

Grade Five Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education, Abilene Christian University, Texas

“I love the strong sense of community at St. James’ – the support I receive both professionally and personally.”

Grade Three Teacher
B.A. Home Economics, California State University, Los Angeles

“I enjoy the curiosity and enthusiasm of the students.”

Kindergarten Assistant

“I love the diversity at St. James’. From Korean Sunday to African American History Month, everyone is so willing to share and embrace all cultures.”

Grade One Teacher
B.A. Theatre with Education Minor, Swarthmore College
M.F.A. Theatre Management, Wayne State University

Grade One Assistant

“I value the diversity of the student population at St. James’.

Facilities Manager

Grade Three Assistant

“I love coming to work knowing that my friends are here, not just my coworkers.”

Associate Director of Advancement
B.A. Politics, Pomona College
M.B.A. Global Studies, Pepperdine University

“I love the diversity at St. James’.”

Media Specialist
B.A. Liberal Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. Elementary Education, University of Alabama

“I love the creativity at St. James.”

Grade Six Teacher
B.A. Education, Callendar Park College, Stirlingshire, Scotland
M.A. Leadership in Education & Human Services: College Teaching/Teaching Adults, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena

“I love that I am given the freedom to teach in my own style, and to develop as an educator.”

Grade Six and Playground Supervisor

“I love how passionate the teachers at St. James’ are about their craft.”

Playground Assistant

“The dedicated faculty, friendly parents, and most importantly the amazing students at St. James’ make it easy to forget that this IS in fact a job.”

Grade Two Teacher
B.A. Child Development, Connecticut College
M.Ed. Education, Springfield College, Massachusetts

“At St. James’ there is always room for professional growth and the freedom to try different things.”

Accounting Assistant
M.Com. Accounting, Madras University

“I love my job at St. James’ because of the people I work with. They are great!”

Multi-Media Designer

B.A. Fine Arts/Design, University of Southern California

“I love the feeling of community here at St. James’.”

Second Grade Assistant

“At St. James’ teachers strive to reach out to every student”.

Science Teacher
B.A. Philosophy, University of California, Santa Barbara

“I love that St. James’ feels like a family.”

Advancement Liaison

“I love the diversity at St. James’.”

Fourth Grade Associate Teacher
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in TEP
(Teacher Education Program)
California State University, Los Angeles
Single Subject Credential in Social Science

“St. James’ has incredible facilities, caring parents and great kids.”

Playground Assistant
B.S, Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach
B.A, Sociology, California State University, Long Beach

Preschool Teacher
A.A. Early Childhood Development, East Los Angeles College, CA

Kindergarten Teacher
B.A. Sociology, California State University, Los Angeles

“We are known for our wonderful and diverse faculty and staff and I am proud to be here.”

Kindergarten Teacher
Virginia Intermont College

“I value the generosity of families and the wonderful children at St. James’.

Preschool Teacher
A.A. Early Childhood Development, El Camino College, CA

Kindergarten Assistant

Community Security Manager

“I love St. James’ because of all the wonderful smiles.”

Security/Playground Supervisor

“I love St. James’ because I learn something new about children everyday!!!”