Lonnie James

Name: Lonnie James

Title/Position: Professor of Science and Education

Discipline: Teacher Education

Year Hired: 2024

Education: 

Sooner High School, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

B.S. in Zoology (1985) , University of Oklahoma

MAEL (2010), Southern Nazarene University

Professional Organizations and Affiliations:

National Science and Math Initiative (NIMSI)

AK20 Center - Oklahoma City Community College

A+ School

National Council of La Raza

BBDiscoveries

Association of American Indian Physicians

Areas of Speciality / Courses Taught:

Biology

Environmental Science

Physical Geography

Foundations of Education

Intro to Education

Educational Technology

Assessment and Evaluation

Classroom Strategies

Clinical Internship

Methods of Teaching

Education Clinical Practice

Mission / Passion:

I believe in the importance of education. I believe that God has called me to be a servant to others through education. I have been in public education in Oklahoma for 35 years. I have taught science education at the High School level, as well as an Adjunct Professor in the Chemistry Department at Oklahoma City Community College. Education is an important pathway for individuals in our society. It affords individuals opportunities to be successful in their choice of careers, as well as productive members of society. A life of being and educator is a life of helping others on the route to reach their potential.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Which one of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?" Matthew 6:27-29 KJV

Personal Interests: I like to read, play jazz music, and I am a competitive epee fencer. I am a sports fanatic. My teams are the OKC Thunder, OU football, St. Louis Cardinals, and Liverpool FC. I am the proud father of SCU graduate Madison James. I am forever fortunate to be married to my wife Sara, my inspiration.