Julie Neidhardt Mobile, AL | K-6, Science, 2014

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Julie Neidhardt has been an educator for 18 years in the Mobile County Public School System. In 2014, she taught third grade at Dawes Intermediate School. She is currently serving the same community, teaching second grade at Hutchens Elementary School. She began her teaching career at Semmes Elementary School in Mobile County. Julie's enthusiasm for teaching translates into innovative lessons that promote student engagement for all learners. She has a passion for science that is evident in her classroom and beyond. During her career, she initiated and co-facilitated an after-school astronomy club for third through fifth grades. She is a lifelong learner and participates in professional learning communities and curriculum development in science for her district. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Julie is a trainer for her district. She works with teachers to provide hands-on, brain-based strategies for the K–12 classroom. She is also certified as a Sally Ride Science trainer, and was selected to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. Julie has a B.S. in geology from the University of South Alabama and a M.A.T. from Spring Hill College. She is a National Board Certified Middle Childhood Generalist. Julie is currently working on her certification in instructional leadership at the University of West Alabama. She is certified in elementary education.

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