James Hendricks is a retired technology teacher from the Tri Cities. He was raised in Spokane, went to college at North Idaho College and Colorado State University on wrestling scholarships. He came to the Tri Cities in 1980 after spending three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the West Indies. Jim has had a fantastic career in that he has taught in middle schools, high schools, alternative schools and a STEM school. During his 39 year career, Jim has set up five brand new technology labs and programs for new schools or existing schools that had need. He has won state and national awards for his innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development.
Jim also has spent about 16 summer internship programs at Battelle Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA to learn about electronics, robotics and how research and development businesses solve problems.
During the summer, Jim loves to camp on his pontoon boat up and down the Snake and Columbia Rivers. During cooler weather, Jim can be found camping along river banks, ocean shores or mountain view points in his motor home.