Jerry James - Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Born and raised in south Texas (Brownsville) where I was active in the Scouting Program and Explorer Scouts until age 20. Eagle Scout.
Faith: Christian. Born again, spirit-filled believer in the life-changing power of Jesus, the Christ. There is more to life than what you can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. An abundant purposeful life on this Earth is available to everyone who chooses it. And everyone can be sure of their eternal destiny. I can show you how.
Active member of Grace Community Fellowship of Richwood. Our vision is to advance the Kingdom of God in Brazosport one life and one family at a time.
Ministry: Sponsor of Financial H.O.P.E. Ministry. My wife and I teach people the truth about finances and wealth building that should be taught in our public schools. H.O.P.E. = "Helping Other People Excel." We help people excel financially by breaking free from the bondage of debt and then by implementing proven fundamentals of investing to build true wealth. With these fundamentals (all Biblically supported) anyone can be a millionaire and everyone should be. God's ways work. We can show you how. We are both Dave Ramsey certified financial counselors.
Travels and Life Experiences: Alaska, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Nova Scotia, South America, and 40+ states; have canoed and kayaked and rafted more than 4,000 miles; have been spelunking a mile deep into the earth; flown in a glider; hiked in Alaska; flown in a hot-air balloon; and snorkeled on the Great Barrier Reef.
Recreational interests: gardening, cooking, tennis, volleyball, fishing, cycling, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, white-water rafting, sailing, snorkeling, and snow skiing.
Occupations: dishwasher, cook, cashier, laboratory assistant, licensed plumber;
10 years experience teaching tennis, volleyball, racquetball, weight training, archery, and as Director of an Intramural Sports Program;
7 yrs experience in EMS - 5 as a Paramedic.
Currently in my 17th yr as Professor of human anatomy and physiology.
Why do I teach? I teach because God has entrusted me with the gift of teaching and has literally placed me in this town; in this college; and in this teaching role. Believe me, it was not my dream to become a teacher. I do not crave speaking in front of groups of people. But God has gifted me with the ability to explain things in a logical, coherent, understandable manner so I am using that gift. A complex concept is nothing more than a series of simpler concepts interconnected. I help students understand the complex concepts of God's miracle of creation - the human body.
People tend to fulfill your expectations of them. If you expect little then little is what they deliver. If you expect much then people strive to deliver much. Most of us are capable of much more than we realize. In my classroom I set the bar a bit higher than what most students can comfortably reach and then I do all I can to enable students to reach it.
A teacher should bring to the classroom: knowledge of the subject, enthusiasm, and effective teaching strategies. Students should bring a desire to learn and a teachable spirit. When all of these are present at the same time the classroom is a great place to be. I have the best job in the world!