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Dr. Darion James is a "seasoned" educator who is quite enthusiastic about instructing your child this academic school year! Immediately after graduating high school, he matriculated to East Carolina University and obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. A fervent interest within the realm of academia led James to immediately obtain a teaching certificate from Elizabeth City State University.

 

Soon after Dr. James relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he spent the bulk of his career. While there, James served in various instructional capacities and positively influenced the lives of children and educators alike. Possessing an innate niche for educational governance, James sought after principal certification and obtained a Master of Science degree in Leadership in Educational Administration.
 
Dr. James functioned as a district facilitator of Fulton County Schools for various professional development sessions and concluded his tenure within the school district as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. James also served at the collegiate level as an adjunct professor at Clark Atlanta University, wherein his primary instructional focus addressed the needs and prerequisites of prospective urban educators.
 
His work with Federal mandates around IDEA regulations and racial/ethnic disparities regarding suspension and expulsion of students of color led to further inquiry within the scope of disproportionality. An ardor towards educational policy led James to Washington, D.C., where he quickly collared the role as an instructional coach. Although his career is deeply rooted within the realm of academia, his occupational focus is progressively broadening towards scholastic advocacy and holistic pedagogical practices.
 
James earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University, and is a published author of literature that identifies various instructional models and alternative approaches towards addressing the needs of all learners. Dr. James currently serves as a LEA representative at Walker-Jones Education Campus where his primary role is to ensure IDEA compliance on a local level.
 
Dr. James is the proud founder of Books Brothers, a mentorship program that is tailored towards the education, leadership development, and economic empowerment of young men of color. While working collaboratively with a host of educational agencies, his future aspirations lie in the support of equality amongst all students and the continual investment of time and resources in educating our youth.