On Air: Adam in Alabama
Recently, STJ English teacher and AP Coordinator, Mr. Adam Osborn, joined host Karli on the podcast Coordinated, which spotlights superstars and unsung heroes in education. In this episode, Karli kicks off the state-by-state series in Montgomery, Alabama, highlighting Mr. Osborn’s dedication to celebrating student success and keeping the AP program shining bright.
Since joining the Saint James faculty in 2021, Mr. Osborn has made a significant impact on students both in and out of the classroom. He teaches English and Public Speaking, and serves as the Saint James AP Coordinator, guiding students through the school’s robust Advanced Placement program.
Approximately half of Saint James high school students enroll in the school’s 21 offered AP courses, taking more than 220 AP exams in 2025 alone. Thanks to the rigorous curriculum and dedicated instruction, Saint James students consistently score above state and national averages. In 2025, the school celebrated a 92% pass rate—meaning the majority of students scored a 3 or higher on their exams. AP courses are offered starting in ninth grade, and students may take as many classes as they qualify for, with an exam required in each course.
Listeners can hear important updates, best practices, and inspiring stories from AP coordinators and educators around the world. Press play to hear how Mr. Osborn reminds fellow coordinators just how much their work matters, while celebrating the achievements of Saint James students along the way.
Mr. Osborn earned a BA in English (minor in History) from Tulane University, and attended the University of Chicago, MA Program in the Humanities (Middle English Literature).
“Over the summer, I attended the APAC conference in Boston. I attended AP Coordinator sessions all day on both days I got to ask questions and learn best practices, but also meet and converse with AP Coordinators from all over the country. That’s how I ended up getting asked to do the podcast; one of the organizers of the sessions for experienced AP Coordinators suggested me to the producers of the Coordinated podcast!”
