Julie Hull has worked in the field of education for over 21 years in various capacities. As a secondary classroom teacher, she taught GATE and Advanced Placement classes, and was a master and mentor teacher where she worked with credential candidates and new teachers in classroom management and pedagogy. As a site GATE coordinator, she assisted in identification and GATE program development. Julie currently works at the Orange County Department of Education as GATE Coordinator and serves on the board of two educational organizations, which allows her the opportunity to advocate for gifted education in Orange County and the state of California through professional development and parent education events.