MEET THE AUTHOR
James Wintermote was born and raised in El Centro, California. After high school, he spent six years in the U.S. Navy, and then entered the University of Wyoming, receiving a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After working in radio for two years, he returned to UW and earned a second degree in English/Journalism Education.
While teaching language arts at various high schools in Nevada, he earned his Master’s degree in Teaching. In 2004 he was admitted to the Great Basin Writing Project’s Invitational Summer Institute (an affiliate of the National Writing Project) and later become its technology liaison from 2005 – 2009.
He was selected as a participant in the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher exchange program for the October 2006 cycle and spent two weeks in Japan visiting schools in the prefecture of Eniwa, as well as staying with a host family and learning about the local culture.
Coming from a family of educators has been a major source of inspiration for his novel.
“A lifelong passion for education,storytelling, and real-world experience shapes the stories I write.”
MY JOURNEY
From growing up in the desert of California to serving in the U.S. Navy, from studying journalism in Wyoming to teaching in the classroom, my journey has always been about people, stories, and the lessons we learn along the way. These experiences continue to inspire my writing, especially stories that explore the challenges and rewards of education and the people who dedicate their lives to it.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BORN AND RAISED
El Centro, California
U.S. NAVY
Six years of Service
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and English/Journalism Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
M.A. in Teaching
JAPAN FULBRIGHT
October 2006 cycle Visted schools in Eniwa
