Summary
James Macmillan is a Marine Corps Reserve Battery Commander and secondary English teacher with nine years of leadership and instructional experience blending military discipline with classroom empathy. A Naval Academy graduate with an MA in Liberal Arts and a California teaching credential, he specializes in developing young people through individualized, creative mentorship both in school and in uniform. His background as an artillery officer and reserve commander informs a calm, mission-oriented approach to team development and problem solving. Based in Travelers Rest, SC, he networks across education and service communities to expand impact beyond the classroom, and his understated GitHub handle — "What Was His Thinking?" hints at a reflective, curious mindset behind his practice.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Arts - MA, Liberal Arts, Master of Arts - MA, Liberal Arts at St. John's College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government at United States Naval Academy
Single Subject Teaching Credential, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Single Subject Teaching Credential, English/Language Arts Teacher Education at California State University San Marcos