Jim Lightbourne

Jim Lightbourne is a Father Mentor.

My wife Sharon and I moved to Southport two years ago from the Wasington, DC area. We have five children and five grandchildren.  I retired from the National Science Foundation six years ago.  Prior to NSF, I was a university faculty member (mathematics).  Since retiring I have enjoyed volunteering.  In Virginia I volunteered as an ESL instructor, tutor in a special needs high school, and instructor with Computer Core (computer skills, professional development, preparation for community college placement tests).  I also became certified as a personal trainer.  In NC, I have volunteered as a tutor at local middle school, GED tutor, tutor for after schools program, and fitness class instructor at a senior center.   

 I am just now joining Samara's Village team as a volunteer.   

 I think Samara's Village serves an incredibly important need in our community. 

 I enjoy sailing (Sunfish), kayaking, golf, traveling, and walking and seeing friends/meeting new people in Southport 

 We enjoy discovering new rivers to kayak in the area.