Julie joined A Shared Vision in the fall of 2022 as an Early Intervention Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Prior to joining A Shared Vision, Julie taught in Colorado’s central mountain communities as a general educator, special educator, and Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. She also works with adults who experience vision loss.

“I am excited to be part of A Shared Vision collaborating and supporting our families living in the mountains,” says Julie. She believes early intervention helps provide a strong foundation for families to build upon over time. Like many teachers from A Shared Vision, Julie enjoys the close relationships that develop with children and their families. She explains, “It’s so rewarding to celebrate a family’s successes and accomplishments, and I feel honored to be a part of their journey if even for a short period.”
 
Julie enjoys Nordic skiing, hiking, biking, and tending to her vegetable garden in the summer. How does Julie’s garden grow? “Because our growing season is so short at 9,000 feet, I start my vegetables inside between February and March and have frost and snow protections in place for June snowstorms.”