412 E Wausau

Leoti, KS 67861
(620)214-2259
conardjulie@gmail.com

Julie Conard
Experience
Wichita County Junior Senior High School Leoti,KS
9th and 11th Grade English Teacher, Garden City Community College Public Speaking and
Intro Psychology Teacher 2001-
present
● Passionately designed and implemented lessons in literature, writing, drama and
English in order to help students achieve standards and prepare students for success
beyond high school
● Introduced new teaching techniques and classroom management strategies to
fellow colleagues through professional development opportunities
● Initiated several new ideas to the building such as the annual Career Day-10 years,
ELA Chromebook Initiative, leading to building-wide chromebooks, beginning and
sponsoring National Honor Society for 18 years, Building-wide Community Service
Hours, curriculum changes according to Common Core, student recognition
activities, and community engagement endeavors
● Member of District Leadership Team, Volleyball Coach-6 years, NHS advisor-18
years, Building Social Committee Chair, Building Handbook Committee

Ulysses High School Ulysses, KS

Sophomore English Teacher 1997-2001
● Implemented creative, engaging lessons for 120 sophomores
● Integrated new technology and classroom management strategies
● Organized 90 minute classes in a way that strengthened student learning assessed
through project based learning

Education
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
B.S. Secondary English Education- emphasis in Speech and Psychology 1991-1996

Gonzaga University Spokane, WA

M.A (candidate) Communication and Leadership Studies 2018-2020

Volunteer Work
St. Anthony’s Church Music Director, Parish Council, Director of Religious Education,
Religion teacher grades 9-12, Pancake and Fish Fry Fundraisers Committee Chair- 16 years
Wichita County Arts Alliance Vice President, Annual Community Melodrama actress- 10
years
Tribe Booster Club Member- 4 years
Pleasant Valley Boosters 4-H Club Leader and Project Leader-10 years