Jullie Payne has lived in Cache Valley for over 20 years.  She earned her BS in Elementary Education from BYU and a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from USU.  She also earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from WGU.   She has worked in education for 20 years.   While in Cache District, she has worked as a 3rd and 5th grade teacher, literacy facilitator, and the district ESL/Migrant Specialist.  She and her husband live in Providence.  They have a daughter and two sons who are each married, giving her a son-in-law and 2 daughter-in-laws that are her 3 "bonus" children.  When she’s not at school, Jullie likes to play games with her family, go on walks, read books, and continue to learn new things.  Jullie loves being a North Park Knight!

Favorite Subject in School: Language Arts

Where did you go to college to become a teacher: BYU, USU, and WGU

Past Teaching Assignments: Grades 2,3,4,& 5; also a literacy facilitator and then ESL facilitator

Why did you decide to become a teacher:  I really like helping people and working with others. Helping people learn something new is exciting to me.  I am grateful to the people that have taught me (and continue to teach me) new things and I want to do the same for others. 

Favorite Food: french fries; apples; popcorn

Favorite Candy Bar: Symphony bar with toffee or anything caramel, especially with nuts

Favorite Color: green

Favorite Book:  I love too many! Favorite Genres are Fantasy, Mystery, and Historical Fiction

Where did you grow up: California

Family: Husband- Matt; Daughter: Elizabeth (and Ryan); Sons: Andrew (and Rachel) and Christian (and Alycia)

Hobbies/Interest: reading; going on walks; doing puzzles; being around people; watching movies