My name is James L. Stroud Jr., and the students call me Mr. James. I am a fifth grade teacher at Cherokee Heights. During my days as a substitute teacher, Cherokee Heights was my favorite school to work at. Now that I have a regular teaching position, I still feel the same.  I look forward to seeing my students every day.

Outside of school, I'm a freelance writer/ photographer. I enjoy working out at the YMCA, going to movies, plays, concerts and grabbing a good vegetarian meal.