Administration & Faculty
Senior Administration
Head of School
Galen Hoffstadt
B.S.in Education, Southwest Texas State University
M.A.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
M.A.S. in Supervision and Mid-Management, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Postgraduate Doctoral Studies Certification, Organizational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
St. James Alumni Parent
Associate Head of School
Kimberly Hatridge
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Reading and Early Childhood Specializations
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
M.S. in Supervision and Mid-Management, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Director of Finance
Melissa Brooks
melissabrooks@sjes.org
B.B.A. in Accounting, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Administration
Director of Admissions and Student Services, RN
Crystal Davis
crystaldavis@sjes.org
Associate Degree of Nursing, Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia, AR
St. James Parent
Director of Primary School and Pre-K Teacher
Kristen Dreyer
kristendreyer@sjes.org
B.S. in Education, Baylor University
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Alumni Parent
Director of Advancement
Nicole Leal
Associate Director of Finance
Ashley Martinez
ashleymartinez@sjes.org
Business Accounting Specialist, SCI
Director of Middle School and Science Teacher
Leslie Peart
lesliepeart@sjes.org
B.S. in Science, Corpus Christi State University
M.S. in Science, Corpus Christi State University
Athletic Director
R. Tommy Rios
B.S. in Technology, University of Houston
Facilities Director
Shane Smith
Faculty
C.C. Alexander | Middle School Social Studies
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
Maria Elena Blanco | Middle School Spanish
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.A., Texas A & M University–Kingsville
Alumni Parent
Bri Bogaards | Instructional Aide
Leslee Bourg | Physical Education
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
Christie Bushnell | Primary
christiebushnell@sjes.org
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University
St. James Parent
Robert Daugherty | Middle School Math
B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Yadira Galindo | Instructional Aide
Minette Gall | Grade 2
B.B.A in Management and Marketing, Stephen F. Austin State University
Alternative Teaching Certification, ESC Region 2 and Texas A&I Kingsville
Cynthia Garcia | Lower School Spanish
B.S. in Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Bilingual Certification, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
M.A.S. in Education Administration, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Amanda Gonzalez | Licensing Director & Pre-Primary Teacher
amandagonzalez@sjes.org
B.A. in Psychology, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
St. James Parent
Michelle Gonzalez | Instructional Aide
Katy Jones-Gulsby | Librarian
katygulsby@sjes.org
B.A. in English, University of Houston
St. James Parent
Sonia Hall | Kindergarten
B.A. in English, Baylor University
Early Childhood Montessori Certification, AMS
M.S. in Reading, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent
Lisbeth Hargraves | Pre-Primary
lisbethhargraves@sjes.org
B.S. in History, United States Naval Academy
M.A. in History, Sam Houston State University
St. James Parent
Elena Harms | Kindergarten
B.A., University of Texas-Pan American
Kayci Hunt | Instructional Aide & After Care Supervisor
kaycihunt@sjes.org
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University
St. James Parent
Amy Jacobs | Middle School Language Arts
Peggy Keeton | Grade 3
peggykeeton@sjes.org
B.S. in Education, Abilene Christian University
Carol Kirksmith | Junior Kindergarten
carolkirksmith@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Lizzy Lomax | Instructional Aide
lizzylomax@sjes.org
B.A. in History, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Betsy Maroney | Media Specialist
B.A. in History, Texas A & M University–College Station
Leigh Marsh | STREAM Facilitator
leighmarsh@sjes.org
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Julia Mason | Pre-Kindergarten
juliamason@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
St. James Parent
Sandy McCampbell | Spiritual Formation
B.S., Texas A & M University–College Station
Alumni Parent, St. James Grandparent
Glen Meschko | Middle School Spiritual Formation
Colorado Christian University
Velma Moreno | Grade 2
B.S. in Vocational Home Economics, Texas A&I University-Kingsville
B.S. in Elementary Education, Texas A&I University-Kingsville
Ashley Ramirez | Grade 4
ashleyramirez@sjes.org
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Governors University
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, University of North Texas
Yvonne Ruggles | Grade 1
yvonneruggles@sjes.org
B.S. in Elementary Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
M.S. in Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Paula Smith | Grade 3
Bethany Spann | Pre-Primary
bethanyspann@sjes.org
B.S. in Elementary Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Cyndy Trevino | Instructional Aide
St. James Grandparent
Melanie Van Maren | Grade 1
melanievanmaren@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies-Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Meredith Waterhouse | Art
meredithwaterhouse@sjes.org
B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent