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, and in 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
Jesus - Academics - Merit - Excellence - Service
At James Academy, our five pillars guide every part of a child's educational journey. We nurture young girls to grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, develop strong character through personal responsibility, strive for their God-given best, and joyfully serve others with Christ-like love.
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.
Please reach us at info@skjamesacademy.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
We are not accepting vouchers for the 2026-2027 academic year. You may apply for scholarship funding for the 2026-2027 school year, but your student must be enrolled.
Before-school and after-school care are not offered at this time. The earliest drop off time is 7:45 am. The latest pick-up time is 3:30 pm.
Bus transportation is not available.
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year ends August 2, 2026.
Call our school office at 423-531-4334 or email us at info@skjamesacademy.com.
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