Mr. Roger Payne is an alumni of St. James where he graduated in 2008. Roger attended Missouri State University where he earned both a bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education in 2013, and masters degree in Educational Technology in 2016. Before returning to St. James, Roger spent time teaching in the Neosho, Mountain Grove, and Licking communities, as well as working as Junior Staff for Jerry Hoover and the Missouri State University Pride Bands. He is a low brass specialist and brings a diverse group of skills to our program!