This is my sixth year at Bertha Holt Elementary and it is a privilege to be teaching 4th grade. I enjoy spending time with my wife (Alicia), son (James Jr.) daughter (Julia) and our loving dog Aile. I grew up in Nyssa Oregon, which is located in Eastern Oregon along the Snake River. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pacific University in Education & Learning and my Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon. In high school and college I competed in Cross Country and Track for Nyssa High School, Lane Community College and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Along with teaching, I am an assistant Cross Country coach at North Eugene High School and head track coach at Kelly Middle School.

Mr. Longoria's Favorites!

Movies: All Star Wars movies, Star Trek, and anything with action. I do like a good drama or suspense thriller.

Sports: Track and Field, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Softball, Baseball and Golf.

Music: 90's dance hits, Alternative, and all genres really. Music is so good!

Cartoons: Smurfs, Transformers G1, GI Joe, Ratatouille and UP.

Food: Ribs, Steak (Carne Asada), Chicken Mole, Meat Loaf, Pasta, and a good Salad.

Drink: Decaf Coffee-Tall Mocha with Almond milk and no whip cream.

Books: Esperanza Rising, Wonder, and Stephen King books for my scary pleasure.

Authors: Marc Brown and Raquel Jaramillo.

Quote: -Martin Luther King, Jr."The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."