James Garza
Educational Background
BBA Human Resource Management, UTSA;
MEd Education Technology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Joined SACS
October 2016
My Story
I am married to my wife Julia who is a Kindergarten teacher at SACS. I have two boys named Ezekiel and Oliver. I have been in the education field since 2012, where I worked in special education administration. I started in medical records but moved into digital marketing and community outreach. I have also coached soccer since 2004. God brought me to SACS in 2016 as a soccer coach and I fell in love with the school right away. While working at different schools in San Antonio, I always felt a call to move to SACS. After much thought and prayer, God called me to take the leap in 2022 when I was hired to teach Photography and Journalism.
What church do you attend?
Community Bible Church in San Antonio
What do you love most about teaching, coaching, or working at SACS?
I love that the school allows me to use my skill set to teach the things I love and to mentor students. I love that we not only get to teach our subjects but also talk to our students about God’s love for them. My background in digital storytelling and technology allows me to guide students to make sound decisions in the digital age.
What sport(s) do you coach?
High School Boys Soccer
Favorite Bible verse
Psalm 23:1-2 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”
What are your hobbies and interests?
I love technology, photography, soccer, and being outdoors. I also love anything with music, can play guitar, and love hearing and telling stories.