Administration

 

 

 

Mr. James Bryant

Principal

Bachelor of Arts                              The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Elementary Education

 

Master of Education                        University of Virginia

Elementary Education

 

I am originally from Bassett, Virginia and am a 1973 graduate of John D. Bassett High School.  I have had graduate courses from UVA and Virginia Tech in Administration and Supervision which lead to an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.  I have also had coursework in Counseling and Guidance.

I began my career in Wise County in 1977 as a fifth grade teacher at L.F. Addington Middle School.  In 1979, I moved to sixth grade where I taught for 12 years.  Since then, I have served as assistant principal at Coeburn Middle and L.F. Addington; principal at J.W. Adams Combined School, L.F. Addington Middle and now St. Paul Elementary.

I currently live in the Hurricane section of Wise with my wife of 33 years, Gail Carico Bryant, a native of Pound.  Gail is the school nurse at Wise County Alternative Education Center.  My daughter, Joy Rachel, is 23 and teaches Spanish at Haysi High School.  We attend Zion Family Ministries in Wise where I serve as greeter and usher.  We have been foster parents for the Wise County Department of Social Services since the mid 80s.  I currently serve on the Wise County Social Services Board.

My hobbies include reading, especially biographies, mysteries and Christian related materials.  I enjoy music with my favorites being gospel, some older country and bluegrass.  I also enjoy UVA-Wise football and spontaneous trips to the Pigeon Forge area.

I know St. Paul is a small, close-knit community that puts a high value on education and I look forward to working with the stakeholders to continue the standard of excellence as promoted through leaders like Jim Short, Blake Whitenack and others that have worked at St. Paul.  Although most of my educational background has been in the middle school area, I have a heart for the younger grades as well and enjoy getting to know them and participating in their educational activities.  St. Paul has a great elementary school with a fine staff and students and I intend to continue the execution of high standards and expectations.

Sincerely,

James Bryant

 
   

 

Ms. Vicky Welch

Assistant Principal / Guidance

Masters of Science

Educational Leadership

Radford University

 

Master of Arts

Counseling

Eastern Kentucky University

 

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Berea College

I am excited about the opportunity to work in the St. Paul schools.  I look forward to working with the students, faculty, parents and community of St. Paul.  As a student, teachers made a real difference in my life by encouraging me to be successful and believing in me.  I am grateful to be a part of a highly qualified staff that is dedicated to student achievement.

The St. Paul schools have a reputation of high expectations for all students to be academically successful.  Every child at our school has the opportunity to receive a quality education, have a positive school experience, and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.  “Kids First” is the mission statement of St. Paul Elementary and we owe our students the best.

I look forward to a wonderful and productive school for our students, faculty, parents and community.  If anyone has concerns or questions feel free to contact me.

Thank you all for a warm and inviting welcome to your school and community.

Best Wishes

Vicky L. Welch