James.Christian

First name: 
James
Last name: 
Christian
Location: 
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone number: 
(804) 357-0967
Organization: 
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Bio: 

Mr. Christian serves as the School & Campus Safety Coordinator for the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety in the Law Enforcement Division of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. He collaborates with school divisions; law enforcement agencies; and numerous local, state, and federal partners to improve school safety, provide technical assistance, and facilitate training across the Commonwealth. Prior to working at DCJS, he served in several capacities in public education as an​ ​administrator of a​n alternative school, high school assistant principal, and special education teacher. He began his career in education as a woodworking, building trades, and automotive technology teacher at a private residential treatment center. Prior to working in education, Mr. Christian was a police officer​ and an army paratrooper​. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Masters in Special Education, and an​ Ed.S. in School Administration and Leadership.

Job title: 
Manager