About Our Teachers

The St. James Preschool staff works closely together to provide a nurturing environment for the children while building strong relationships with their families.

Our teachers bring an average tenure of 13 years of experience to the classroom. More than a handful currently hold Masters Degrees, and many hold extra hours in Orton-Gillingham and Handwriting Without Tears training.

Our staff participates annually in continuing education through workshops, seminars and conferences to remain current in Early Education and the needs of families and young children. Most every month the teachers attend a "Lunch and Learn" training wherein experts come in to speak about their field. Such speakers have helped the teachers with the Growth Mindset Philosophy that we are adopting, as well as Speech Development in young children, Gross Motor and Fine Motor Development and Mindfulness.

All staff is CPR certified yearly.

Trusted And Loved By Atlanta’s Parents

I think I speak for all St. James families when I say that SJP is a happy, caring, and safe learning environment where children truly look forward to school. All of the beautiful little smiles and sounds of laughter throughout is a true testament to YOU for creating the magic that is St. James Preschool. How lucky our children are to have this gem of a community around them! Thank you for all that you do for our children- you are loved and appreciated beyond measure.

Caroline Ross-da Silva

As a former elementary school assistant principal and teacher, it was important for me to find a preschool for my own child that had an enriching curriculum and a nurturing community. When we found St. James, we feel like we hit the jack pot! The school has a close-knit feel; the director knows the name of EVERY student. And for the academics, the research-based phonics and handwriting instruction ensures high levels of learning for all students.

Pam Padak

Our family has been at St James Preschool for many years, and it has been such an incredible experience for our children and for us as parents. We’ve watched our kids fall in love with learning and develop what will no doubt be lifelong friendships. Throughout their time at the preschool, our children have been surrounded by teachers and staff who put so much effort in getting to know and care for each child who walks through the doors. St James Preschool will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

Ryan & Melissa Briley

The moment we walked through St. James we knew that this was the school for our girls. Having just moved to the Atlanta, St. James gave us the sense of community that we needed. We are now going on year 4, and at the end of each year we are so happy to know that it was not yet our last. We love everything about St. James - the staff, the curriculum, the beautiful playground, the welcoming classrooms, and the families. St. James is truly wonderful!

Danielle Nolte

St. James Preschool is more than just a school, it’s a community filled with love and compassion for growing our children! This is seen through the simple yet intentional acts of each teacher and staff, starting from knowing all kids’ names during carpool to genuinely investing in your family (even after they graduate from the school!) Each year as we progress into a different class, I think to myself this can’t top last year and then somehow it does. We truly feel blessed to have the teachers, staff, and other families at St. James as part of our extended family and know they are all having a positive impact on our children.