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
Director of Academics and Administration
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 Bliss
B.B.A. in Accounting, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Administration
Director of Advancement
Nicole Leal
Director of Admissions and Student Services
Cari Morgan
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
St. James Parent
Athletic Director
R. Tommy Rios
B.S. in Technology, University of Houston
Associate Director of Finance
Neomi Rubio-Ramirez
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
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
Gay deMontel | Music
gaydemontel@sjes.org
B.A. in Music Education, Southwest Texas State University
OAKE endorsed Kodály certification, UT/FAME
Kristen Dreyer | Primary School Director & Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
kristendreyer@sjes.org
B.S. in Education, Baylor University
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Alumni Parent
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 | Spanish (Lower School)
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
Amy Glandon | Grade 4
B.S. in Elementary Education, Iowa State University
M.A. in Math Education, Fresno Pacific University
St. James Parent
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 | Pre-Primary
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
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
Megan Kinney | Instructional Aide
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
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
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 | Instructional Aide
Angela Sulik | Librarian
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent & St. James Parent
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
Ralph Wedgeworth | Middle School Science
B.S. in Physical Ed. with a Minor in Geology, University of Arkansas at Monticello
M.S. in Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Mid-Management Certification