Julia is a technology support specialist with a strong commitment to educator technology growth, development, and academic success. Julia is a proud graduate of St. Lucie Public Schools and has been an employee with SLPS for ten years. Julia has a Master's degree in Instructional Design from WGU and is a 2nd year Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Alongside Laurie Boyer, Julia is a Girl Tech Innov8or and launched the district's first podcast, Tech Up Check Up. #VentureDigitally #LITslps #TechUpCheckUp #PoweredUp

Laurie Boyer, M.B.A. is the Coordinator of Magnet Schools for St. Lucie. Her passion for innovation, collaboration and STEM drives her daily work. She has helped create the first high school Esports team in the district and lead team for the Florida Scholastic Esports League. Laurie is a 2ndyear Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Fellow for the state of Florida, and Nearpod Certified Educator. In December 2020, alongside fellow Girl Tech Innov8r & podcast host Julia Hilburn, Laurie launched the first district podcast; Tech Up Check Up. #SLPSMagnet #SLPSEdTech #SLPSesports #TechUpCheckUp #GirlTechInnov8rs

Sally VanDereedt, M.A. Ed., is an Instructional Specialist in the Talent Development department. As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Master Trainer, Sally introduces and supports cutting edge technology tools for use by district teachers and leaders. With an affinity for data analysis and automation, she's expanded her skills writing low-code automation processes in Power Automate. In her role with Talent Development, she designs and delivers professional development opportunities for district teachers and leaders while also supporting new teachers in their classrooms.