Staff

Bachelors in Arts
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

Julia spent 15 years in Museum Education as an Educator/Programmer at Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Director of Education & Programs at Hook's Discovery and Learning Center. While at each museum, Julia was instrumental in designing and delivering successful interactive videoconferencing programs.

Julia works with over 170 cultural organizations, providing support, training and mentoring through consultation and workshops and manages the content dollar bank.

"Julia provided the critical boost we needed to get our videoconferencing program up and running as a financially sustainable vehicle for mission fulfillment. Her unmatched knowledge and careful attention to our needs got us over the hump from nice idea to exciting reality. Pre-Julia, we were interested in the idea of videoconferencing but daunted and confused by the new world of skills, knowledge, and technology. Post-Julia, we are confidently moving forward with a practical plan to offer outstanding videoconferencing programs on a financially sustainable basis. Julia's unmatched knowledge of the content provider side of videoconferencing saved us $10,000 on hardware alone and her insight on what teachers are looking for will boost our program revenue for years to come."

International Wolf Center

Jim Williams, Assistant Director

"I really appreciated having someone with extensive experience with a variety of IVC programs examine our set up and provide constructive suggestions for improvement. I felt I could trust Julia's perceptions, as she had the qualifications to back up her concerns."
Science Central
Pam George, Distance Learning Coordinator

"Julia’s expertise is really invaluable. I can't imagine how much time it would have taken our staff to research the information we were given. We were better able to plan programming topics and goals; additionally we were greatly assisted in the marketing of our programs."
Cincinnati Museum of Art
Carrie Maras, Education Assistant School and Teacher Programs

"(The workshop) helped me see new potential; & feel more confident about describing what videoconferencing is and how we use it."
American Association of Museums Annual Conference
Participant

"I learned a variety of techniques to create memorable & educational videoconferences. I’m excited by all of the possibilities!"
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Educator

KySTE
(Louisville, Kentucky)
Presentation: Creating Connections

Nebraska Distance Learning Association Conference
(Omaha, NE)
Workshop: Launching a Videoconferencing Outreach Initiative
Keynote: Creating Connections
Breakout Session Co-Presenter: Integrating CILC Content and Resources and into Your Curriculum

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
August 26-29, 2009
Co-Presenter: Breaking Through Bricks and Mortar: Reaching New Audiences through Collaborative Technologies

Good Schools Know No Boundaries
(Belfast, Ireland)
June 11 & 12, 2009
Keynote Presenter: Creating Connections

EduTech
(Casper, Wyoming)
February 11-12, 2009
Co-Presenter: Creating Connections

Connections 2008
(Cooperstown, New York)
October 22-24
Co-facilitator

Arkansas Distance Learning Conference
(Hot Springs, Arkansas)
September 22-25
Presenting

Elevate
(Banff, Alberta, Canada)
August
Keynote Address

California County Boards of Education (CCBE)/Parent Teacher Association (PTA)/California County Superintendents
Educational Services Area (CCSESA): Partnerships for Success
(Berkley, California USA)
March
Co-presenter: Bring the World to Your Students through Videoconferencing

Internet2 Resources for North Carolina K-12 Community
(Multiple Sites in North Carolina USA)
February
Speaker (via videoconferencing): Videoconferencing Resources

Indiana Computer Educators (ICE) Conference
(Indianapolis, Indiana USA)
January
Co-Presenter of Breakout Session

2007

Microsoft World Wide Innovative Teachers Conference
(Helsinki, Finland)
October
Workshop presenter: Videoconferencing in the Classroom

Minnesota Internet2 Day
(Multiple sites in Minnesota USA)
April
Keynote panel member (via videoconferencing): National Internet2 Partners

Washington State Internet2 Day Symposium
(Seattle, Washington, USA)
January
Speaker: Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) and the Classroom

Computer-Using Educators (CUE) Conference
(Palm Springs, California, USA)
March
Pop-Up Session co-presenter: Bring the World to Your Students through Videoconferencing

American Association of Museum Conference
May 2009
Judge: Muse Awards for Media and Technology – Teaching and Outreach
May 2006 & 2007
Judge: Muse Awards for Media and Technology

Microsoft World Wide Innovative Teachers Conference
(Helsinki, Finland)
October 2007
Judge: Virtual Classroom Tours