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Jerry James - Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Why do I teach? I teach because I have been given the ability to explain things well and help others learn large amounts of complex material in a logical, coherent, retainable manner. A complex concept is nothing more than a series of simpler concepts interconnected. I help students make those connections. It is my good fortune that the subject I teach is inherently fascinating. I enjoy opening people's eyes to see what an amazingly complex piece of workmanship the human body is.
It was never my "dream" to become a teacher and I do not crave speaking in front of groups of people. Instead I have had to overcome fears and insecurities and develop skills to become a professional instructor. It is my goal to help you become a skilled professional as well.
"Teaching is more than just telling. Learning is more than just listening."
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 for teaching, and effective teaching strategies. Students should bring: a desire to learn, a teachable spirit, and effective study habits. When all of these are present at the same time the classroom is a great place to be and I have the best job in the world!
Born and raised in south Texas (Brownsville) where I was active in the Scouting program and Explorer Scouts until age 20. Eagle Scout.
- I Believe...
- ...life should be more than just surviving
- ...we can and should know right from wrong and are free to choose to do right.
- ...we are capable of much more than we realize.
- ...we can have lives full of hope and joy.
- ...each person can make a positive difference in the world around them
- ...we can never fully live this life until we deal with our fear of what awaits us in the next life
Ministry: Founder of Financial H.O.P.E. Ministry. I present seminars to churches, work places, home groups, etc equipping people with the knowledge and tools to handle $$ wisely. H.O.P.E. = Helping Other People Excel." It's crazy to spend your whole life working hard just to make payments to banks and credit card companies and never get ahead yourself.
I teach people how to break free from the bondage of debt and to implement proven saving and investing strategies to build true wealth - not just the appearance of wealth.
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Travels and Life Experiences: Alaska, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Nova Scotia, South America, and 40+ states; I've canoed, kayaked, and rafted more than 4,000+ miles; I've been spelunking a mile deep into the earth, flown in a glider, hiked with bears in Alaska, flown in a hot-air balloon, and snorkeled on the Great Barrier Reef.
Recreational interests: volleyball, tennis, gardening, cooking, fishing, cycling, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, white-water rafting, sailing, snorkeling, and snow skiing.
Previous Occupations: dishwasher, cook, cashier, laboratory assistant, licensed plumber;
11 years experience teaching volleyball, racquetball, tennis, archery, and as Director of an Intramural Sports Program;
7 yrs experience in EMS - 5 as a Paramedic.
Currently in my 20th yr as Professor of human anatomy and physiology. |
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M.S. Biology, University of Houston, Clear Lake
M.S. Exercise Physiology, Texas A&M University
B.A. Biology, Texas A&M University
A.A. Texas Southmost College |
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Teacher of Excellence
Piper Professor Nominee
Eagle Scout
Outstanding Science Student |
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