James is a leader of EdTech PD at the local, state and national level with a focus on virtual professional development models. He has a background as a social studies educator and technology specialist, receiving his B.S.- History from LSU and his M.Ed.- Technology Integration from SELU. A Google Certified Innovator, ISTE 3D PLN Board Member, Common Sense Media Certified, an Apple Distinguished Educator, CoSpaces & Merge VR Ambassador, and an Alpha Squirrel Class of 2016, James has a great desire to integrate technology skills in the classroom. He also has a fascination with 3D development, especially for Augmented and Virtual Reality with a focus on immersion technologies.