Inspired by his influential teachers during his time at Rye Country Day School and Colby College, James hopes to instill a love for the classics in the next generation. He believes that learning Latin helps to improve one’s understanding of English, and it allows one to become a researcher by learning from the past to inform the future. As a former camp counselor and a volunteer music teacher, James enjoys the high spirits that young people imbue in a day of learning. In addition to his love of teaching, James has skills in playing the guitar, ultimate frisbee, and fencing.