James is a Senior Account Executive based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a 13-year background in education and education technology. He began his career with Teach For America in Houston, Texas, teaching 6th and 9th grade English and coaching basketball. He later held roles as a Recruitment Manager and Manager of Community Partnerships at TFA. Over the past 8 years, James has contributed to the growth of Ed Tech organizations like Torsh, New Classrooms, InStride and now Clever, focusing on business development, growth, and expanding into new regions and verticals. He holds a BA in English and Political Science from Lyon College.