Knowledge is power.

James holds two baccalaureate degrees from Florida State University, one B.A. in English (Editing, Writing, and Media), and another B.A. in Music -- Liberal Arts. He has experience drafting press releases and tracking media coverage ranging from large international clients to local school district communications work.

Bachelor of Arts: English

Editing, Writing, and Media Concentration

Magna Cum Laude

Communications Minor

Bachelor of Arts: Music

Magna Cum Laude

Principal instrument: Trumpet

Two years of music education experience

Professional Experience


Peninsula School District, No. 401 | Gig Harbor, WA

Library Specialist, Goodman Middle School (Fall 2021 - Present)*Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher, Goodman Middle School (Spring 2021)

Douglas County School System | Douglasville, GA

Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher, Fairplay Middle School (September 2020 - December 2020)Communications/Public Relations Internship, DCSS Communications Dept. (Summer 2020)

The Zimmerman Agency | Tallahassee, FL

Public Relations/Communications Internship*current position