James Sullivan

James (Jim) Sullivan is a 9-12 Certified Montessori school teacher and has been teaching Upper Elementary at the Homestead School since 2013. Jim earned a BA with Highest Honors in Architecture from the Pratt Institute.  He worked in that field for many years designing high-end residential homes and hospitality projects.  Jim also served as a Career Technical Training Manager at Delaware Valley Job Corps teaching teenagers and young adults.  An actor involved with many local theater groups, Jim also enjoys gardening and hands-on construction of things including buildings.  He has served on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and the Liberty Free Theatre.  With a long theatrical background and his love of gardening, Jim will occasionally be spotted in his garden or on a stage near you.

“I love teaching children of this age. It’s a child’s excitement, enthusiasm, and sense of wonder along with their emerging self-awareness and sense of humor that make the years 9 through 12 so magical.”