I am a native Coloradan who spent most of my childhood moving around due to my dad's job. I went to Doherty High School and then attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. I majored in history and minored in geography for my undergraduate degree. I then continued on and obtained my masters in curriculum and instruction. I am in my seventeenth year of teaching. I spent my first seven years at Wasson High School in Colorado Springs School District 11. Once District 11 closed Wasson, I needed to find a new home. I landed here at Vista Ridge High School and am in my tenth year as a wolf. This year I am teaching Honors Civics/World History, Civics/World History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, and Advisory. 

If you need to contact me with any questions or concerns, please email me at tjames@d49.org. If you would like to talk with me on the phone, please email me requesting a phone call with times during the school day that work with your schedule and a phone number where I can best reach you.