James Kinnard holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in English from Tennessee State University, and a Master of Divinity from Howard University in Washington, DC, deepening his understanding of ethics, empathy, and leadership.

With over 16 years of diverse teaching experience across multiple international locations, James has taught middle and high school English in Maryland, USA, as well as in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE, before taking up his current role as an IB Framework teacher at International Sharing School – Taguspark.

James Kinnard is committed to fostering both academic and personal growth in his students. His educational philosophy emphasizes the belief that students must first know that they matter before fully engaging with the subject matter.