James is passionate about supporting teachers of all experience and comfort levels by sharing experience from his own practice and helping teachers design projects that engage their students. In addition to being a member of the Buck Institute’s National Faculty, he is also a Google Certified Innovator, Educator and Trainer, a Common Sense Media Digital Ambassador, and a presenter at educational technology conferences across the U.S. James is a tireless advocate for experiential and place-based learning, and serves as a volunteer interpreter and guide for the U.S. National Park Service. James currently works and lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area as a technology integration trainer and coach at Hill-Murray School.