Saint James Faculty

Head of School
B.A., Huntingdon College
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Academic Dean
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Elementary School Principal
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed, Auburn University at Montgomery

Middle School Principal
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.A.T., The University of Great Falls
Ed.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University

High School Principal
B.S., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University

Business Office Associate
B.S., Auburn University

Director of Communications, Marketing and Engagement
B.A., Auburn University
M.L.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Director of Advancement
B.A., Baylor University

Business Office Manager and Registrar
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Associate Director of Admissions and Alumni
B.S., University of Alabama

Director of Admissions and Enrollment
B.S., University of Alabama

Ms. Becky Dickens

Early Learning Center Director
B.A., Jacksonville State University

Executive Assistant to Head of School and Academic Dean
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Dean of Student Programs and High School Counselor (A-K)
B.A., Haverford College
M.A., M.A.T., The University of Iowa

Elementary School Counselor
B.A., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Middle School Counselor
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University

Learning Specialist, High School Counselor (L-Z)
B.S., M.Ed., M.Sp.Ed., Auburn University

Head Volleyball Coach and Head Girls’ Basketball Coach

B.S, M.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Assistant Athletic Director, Head Baseball Coach, and Head Middle School Football Coach
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Jackson Hammock ’18

Elementary Physical Education; Football, Indoor Track, and Baseball Assistant Coach
B.A. Auburn University

Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Head Softball Coach
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Head Wrestling Coach and Elementary/Middle School Physical Education
B.S., Auburn University

Athletic Director
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia

Head Cross Country Coach and Middle/High School Physical Education
B.Ed., University of Montevallo
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Head Football Coach
B.S., M.Ed., University of Montevallo

Elementary Physical Education, Head Middle School Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball Coach
B.S., University of Montevallo
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Ms. Chloe Harris

Athletic Trainer and High School Sports Medicine
B.S., M.S., Lee University

Elementary Library
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Fourth Grade and Assistant Cheer Coach
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Pre-K4
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Pre-K4 Teacher Assistant

Third Grade
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

2nd Grade
B.A., Auburn University
M.A.T., Spring Hill College

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Pre-K2 Lead Teacher

Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant
B.S., Troy University

Targeted Learning
B.A., Rhodes College

Mrs. Dana Brewer

Pre-K2 

Mrs. Paige Bowen

Pre-K3
B.S., Troy University

Kindergarten
B.S., Auburn University

Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant

First Grade
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Kindergarten 
B.S., Auburn University

Science Lab Coordinator
B.A.Sc., Troy University

Fifth Grade and STJtv Faculty Advisor
B.S., The University of Alabama

M. Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

3rd grade
B.A., University of Mobile

M. Ed., University of West Alabama

Second Grade
B.A., Methodist College

Fourth Grade
B.S., M.S., Auburn University
M.S. Auburn University at Montgomery

Kindergarten
B.S., Auburn University

Elementary Spanish
B.S., Faulkner University
M.S., Troy University

Pre-K4
B.S., University of Alabama

Ms. Lata Mahto

Pre-K2 Teacher Assistant

Ms. Madeline Murray

Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant

Fifth Grade
B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Pre-K2

First Grade
B.S., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., University of West Georgia

Mrs. Leigh Tew ’98

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
B.A., Auburn University

Pre-K2 Teacher Assistant

Pre-K4
B.S. Ed., The University of Memphis

Second Grade
B.A., Huntingdon College

First Grade
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Elementary School Administrative Assistant and School Nurse
A.D.N., Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Pre-K3 and STJtv Faculty Advisor
B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Technology
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Oglethorpe University
National Board Certified

Pre-K4 Teacher Assistant
B.S., M.B.A, Troy University

Third Grade
B.S., Faulkner University
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Middle School Administrative Assistant
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Technology, Digital Journalism and Newspaper Advisor
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University

6th Grade Math
B.S., The University of North Carolina

Mr. Wes Smith

8th Grade Math and Assistant Wrestling Coach
B.S., Huntgindon College

8th Grade U.S. History
B.A., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

7th Grade Geography
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

6th Grade English and Community Garden Coordinator
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A.T., Christian Brothers University

7th Grade Pre-Algebra
B.S., M.S., Troy University

8th Grade English
B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee

6th Grade Social Studies
B.A., Montclair State University
M.A., Binghamton University

7th Grade English 
B.A., University of Montevallo

8th Grade Physical Science 
B.S., Auburn University
M.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

7th Grade Life Science
B.S., Huntingdon College

Science
B.S., Berry College

Latin
B.A., Sweet Briar College

World Languages Department Chair
B.A., Lafayette College
M.B.A., The University of Massachusetts

Math
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Math
B.S., M.S.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

History Department Chair
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., The University of Alabama, Birmingham

Math
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

English
B.S., Auburn University

English, History, and Speech and Debate
B.A., Tulane University
M.A., University of Chicago

Computer Science and Pre-K – 12th Grade STEM Coordinator
B.S., University of Georgia
M.I.T., Auburn University at Montgomery

Science Department Chair
B.A., Huntingdon College
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Science
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., The University of Alabama, Birmingham

Math Department Chair
B.S., M.S., The University of South Alabama

Director of Learning Support; Middle and High School Librarian
B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee

English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher
B.S., Marantha Baptist Bible College
M.A.Ed., Trident University

Dr. Stephen Ward

History
B.S., Tuskegee University
M.Th., M.Div., The Master’s Seminary
Ph.D, UCLA

High School Administrative Assistant
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Wendy Easterling

Math
B.S., M.S.Ed., Troy University

History and Government and Economics
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Science
B.S., M.Ed., University of South Alabama

English Department Chair
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Arts Department Chair
B.M., Louisiana State University
M.M., The University of Oklahoma
D.M.A., The University of Alabama

Band Director
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.S., Auburn University

Director of Theater and Forensics
B.F.A., University of South Alabama
M.F.A., University of Alabama

Elementary Music
B.A., Huntingdon College

High School Art, Photography, and Graphic Design;  Varsity Cheer Coach
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Middle School Art, Photography
A.S., PTA, South University

Elementary Art
B.A., Auburn University

M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

STJ WonderWorks, 9th Period, & Camp STJ Director
B.S., University of Alabama

STJ WonderWorks & Camp STJ Assistant Director

9th Period Assistant Director
B.A., Huntingdon College