Julie Blair
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Experienced educator and Campus Technology Integration Specialist with 24 years of proven success in advancing student learning and fostering instructional excellence. Expertise in mentoring teachers on purposeful technology integration and supporting the implementation of Technology Application TEKS, while delivering engaging, interactive instruction grounded in a solid science education background. Leadership in campus and district professional development initiatives introduces innovative digital tools and manages essential technology systems, ensuring smooth, future-ready learning environments. A collaborative, organized, and solutions-driven approach elevates teacher capacity, strengthens curriculum, and enhances student performance through effective coaching and technology-enhanced strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Technology Integration Specialist
Deer Park ISD
Deer Park, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for certified staff, focusing on technology application TEKS (K-5) to optimize curriculum and classroom environments.
- Designed comprehensive lesson plans centered on technology TEKS to enhance student engagement.
- Engaged in curriculum writing and strategic planning meetings to support educational initiatives at the technology building and DPISD.
- Facilitated collaboration among educators through the development of a support center. Drove innovation by assessing and proposing new technologies for campus or district implementation. Enhanced educational outcomes by promoting the adoption of cutting-edge solutions.
- Designed and delivered targeted offsite training programs for new technology initiatives, enhancing staff readiness for effective deployment.
- Evaluated and expanded professional development resources for staff, ensuring access to continuous learning opportunities.
- Implemented training strategies and offered technical guidance to coaches, resulting in elevated performance of campus robotics team.
- Managed content updates and design elements to maintain an engaging and user-friendly campus webpage.
- Oversaw content production for campus morning news, enhancing overall communication strategies. Directed carousel updates on campus television channel to provide timely information to the community.
- Achieved optimal resource availability through effective management of 1:1 iPad inventory. Improved resource utilization by streamlining campus technology reservation system operations.
Facilitator/Science Teacher
Deer Park ISD
Deer Park, TX
01.2003 - Current
- Developed districts Nature Center for hands on environmental education for all students.
- Managed and steered Nature Center operations of day to day from maintenance standpoint.
- Planned, prepared and taught science lesson plans to over 100.000 students over 21 years on nature and environmental education.
- Coordinated and collaborated with colleagues and administrators members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in outdoor education .
- Coordinate and manage scheduling daily field trips to Nature Center.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into science concepts.
- Collaborated with DOI and instructional coaches to meet needs of students required by TEA.
- Implemented different technologies such as iPads and learning apps to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer workdays.
- Provided leadership to co-op students.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
General Electric Company
Houston, Texas
07.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed and organized company environmental records for 3 years.
- Performed complete integration of environmental health and safety implementation to company acquired facility.
- Organized and conducted weekly safety meetings to roll out new initiatives.
- Scheduled regular inspections and audits, reported findings and implemented solutions.
- Documented, categorized, filed and reviewed company, government and industry-standard safety information, confirmed custody of latest information and regularly provided reports and statuses to senior management.
- Collaborated with management to create and deliver environmental compliance reports.
- Ran emergency safety drills and confirmed first aid stations functioned properly with no expired time-sensitive medical supplies.
- Enforced hazard elimination and control requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces to reduce accidents.
- Provided training to new personnel on hazard identification and instructed on reporting and handling of hazardous materials.
- Led safety committees and made recommendations for policy changes to senior management.
- Examined safety and performance of protective equipment and emergency facilities, documenting non-compliance issues for remediation.
- Performed hazard assessments, industrial health monitoring, safety reviews and incident field analysis to promote environmental best practices.
- Conducted and investigated employee accidents and injuries, reported findings to senior management and made incident prevention recommendations.
- Determined and implemented policies for personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Performed post-accident investigations to document and prevent workplace incidents.
Education
Masters in Education Administration M. Ed. - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bioenvironmental Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2000
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
Completed Administration Leadership Academy; May 2022
Timeline
Campus Technology Integration Specialist
Deer Park ISD
08.2023 - Current
Facilitator/Science Teacher
Deer Park ISD
01.2003 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
General Electric Company
07.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Bioenvironmental Science
Texas A&M University
Masters in Education Administration M. Ed. - Education Administration
Lamar University