Administration & Faculty
Senior Administration
Headmaster
Galen Hoffstadt
galenhoffstadt@sjes.org
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
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
kimberlyhatridge@sjes.org
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
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
melissabliss@sjes.org
B.B.A. in Accounting, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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
carimorgan@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
St. James Parent
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
St. James Parent
Athletic Director
R. Tommy Rios
tommyrios@sjes.org
B.S. in Technology, University of Houston
B.S. in Technology, University of Houston
Associate Director of Finance
Neomi Rubio-Ramirez
Facilities Director
Shane Smith
Faculty
C.C. Alexander | Grade 5
ccalexander@sjes.org
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
Maria Elena Blanco | Spanish (5th-8th)
mariablanco@sjes.org
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.A., Texas A & M University–Kingsville
Alumni Parent
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.A., Texas A & M University–Kingsville
Alumni Parent
Leslee Bourg | Physical Education
lesleebourg@sjes.org
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
B.S. in Education, University of Texas-Austin
Robert Daugherty | Math (6th-8th)
robertdaugherty@sjes.org
B.S., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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
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
minettegall@sjes.org
B.B.A in Management and Marketing, Stephen F. Austin State University
Alternative Teaching Certification, ESC Region 2 and Texas A&I Kingsville
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)
cynthiagarcia@sjes.org
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
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 3
amyglandon@sjes.org
B.S. in Elementary Education, Iowa State University
M.A. in Math Education, Fresno Pacific University
St. James Parent
B.S. in Elementary Education, Iowa State University
M.A. in Math Education, Fresno Pacific University
St. James Parent
Amanda Gonzalez | Licensing Director & Primary Teacher
Michelle Gonzalez | Instructional Aide
Sonia Hall | Kindergarten
soniahall@sjes.org
B.A. in English, Baylor University
Early Childhood Montessori Certification, AMS
M.S. in Reading, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent
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
elenaharms@sjes.org
B.A., University of Texas-Pan American
B.A., University of Texas-Pan American
Amy Jacobs | Language Arts (6th-8th)
Megan Kinney | Instructional Aide
Betsy Maroney | Media Specialist
betsymaroney@sjes.org
B.A. in History, Texas A & M University–College Station
B.A. in History, Texas A & M University–College Station
Julia Mason | Pre-Kindergarten
juliamason@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-College Station
Sandy McCampbell | Spiritual Formation
SandyMcCampbell@aim.com
B.S., Texas A & M University–College Station
Alumni Parent, St. James Grandparent
B.S., Texas A & M University–College Station
Alumni Parent, St. James Grandparent
Karen McIntire | Grade 1
karenmcintire@sjes.org
B.A. in Theatre and Literature, The University of Dallas
M.S. in Secondary and Higher Education, Texas A & M University-Commerce
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Development, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
M.Ed. in Supervision and Mid-Management, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
B.A. in Theatre and Literature, The University of Dallas
M.S. in Secondary and Higher Education, Texas A & M University-Commerce
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Development, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
M.Ed. in Supervision and Mid-Management, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Glen Meschko | Middle School Spiritual Formation
gmeschko@cotgs.org
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University
Velma Moreno | Grade 2
velmamoreno@sjes.org
B.S. in Vocational Home Economics, Texas A&I University-Kingsville
B.S. in Elementary Education, Texas A&I University-Kingsville
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
Paula Smith | Grade 3
Bethany Spann | Instructional Aide
Angela Sulik | Librarian
angelasulik@sjes.org
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent & St. James Parent
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent & St. James Parent
Cyndy Trevino | Instructional Aide
cyndytrevino@sjes.org
St. James Grandparent
St. James Grandparent
Meredith Waterhouse | Art
meredithwaterhouse@sjes.org
B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Alumni Parent
Ralph Wedgeworth | Science (5th-8th)
ralphwedgeworth@sjes.org
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
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