WELCOME TO JAMES ACADEMY
Where Faith and Learning Light the Way to Her Destiny
Where Faith and Learning Light the Way to Her Destiny
Our mission is to ignite scholars’ love for learning and their Savior and lead them to pursue their DESTINY in every area of life…at home, school, in community and the world.
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17
At James Academy we know that we are:
Jesus
Academics
Metrics
Excellence
Service
Small community school, 1:12-15 instructor to student ratio, and daily personalized student assistance.
Online interactive learning helps prepare students for today’s workplace.
God’s love in Christ Jesus inspires us to be active servant leaders.
Combined with a strong culture for learning, students grow academically in a safe environment.
We are excited to share our intent to establish James Academy, an all-girls Christian school serving students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, with a planned opening in Fall 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
James Academy is being developed to provide a Christ-centered educational foundation during the early and formative years of a child’s development. Our mission is to nurture young girls academically, spiritually, and socially, helping them grow in faith, confidence, and character.
Our program will offer a strong academic curriculum combined with biblical instruction, age-appropriate leadership development, and opportunities to build compassion and community. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where each student is encouraged to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning and faith.
We look forward to sharing more details in the coming months, including information about enrollment, location, and opportunities for families to get involved.
Dr. Sheryl Kenan James is a native Texan who staked her roots in Tennessee nearly three decades ago. Sheryl has over 30 years of experience speaking and teaching which enable her to engage and connect with her audience through humor, warmth, strength, and transparency. Sheryl’s down-to-earth and authentic style of leadership and teaching has impacted countless lives throughout the nation, and her testimony is living proof that with God all things are possible.
Sheryl is the founder and lead pastor of Destiny Church of Chattanooga (TN), where she is affectionately known as “Pastor Sheryl." Destiny Church of Chattanooga is a non-denominational, breakthrough and progressive ministry dedicated to transforming lives and building God’s kingdom one family at a time. Her life is dedicated to living and leading by example and encouraging men and women to live life to their fullest potential in Christ.
Sheryl is an alumna of Oral Roberts University (B.A.), the University of Texas (M.Ed), and Trevecca Nazarene University (Ed.D.). Sheryl is a career educator, with over 30 years of service in public schools. She is a former elementary school principal and previously served in multiple director positions at the district leadership level for Hamilton County Schools (TN). Currently, Sheryl is an educational consultant, professional development trainer/presenter, and keynote speaker for school districts and K-12 educational conferences throughout the United States.
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