James Sturrock

O’Connell Teacher Bio
 
Name: James Sturrock                                 
Title:  Spanish, Music, and Horticulture Teacher
Department:      Fine Arts                             
Years Teaching: 9
College or University:    Texas A&M University at Galveston                                        
College Degree or Certification: Bachelor of Science Maritime Administrations
Grades Taught: Elementary; High School                                              
Subjects Taught:  Spanish and Physical Education; Spanish and Music
Hometown:        Galveston, TX is home, but I was raised in Deer Park, TX 
 
Hobbies:              Fishing, Hunting, Surfing, Skateboarding, Sailing, Sports, Gardening, Songwriting, Performing Music, and Recording Music.
 
Family Life:         I have been married for three years, and we have a one year old daughter and three dogs.
 
Favorite Quote: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him fish.”
 
Why do you teach?  Teaching is in my nature. At 15 years old, I began volunteering in mission efforts to Central America. My Spanish fluency evolved in basic translation in communications with medical missions throughout Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, and Costa Rica. My musical understandings and execution were enhanced thanks to my mentors during my time there, and I hope to share that cultural experience with my students.
 
My Expectations of My students: Respect one another. Expect nothing in return for nothing. Take ourselves and our time seriously.