December 5, 2024
MPA is excited to announce the hiring of Ms. Julia Ross as the Lower School learning specialist. She started on December 2, and we are thrilled to introduce her to the community!
From what school/organization are you coming?
I taught first grade at Partnership Academy.
Tell us about your education and past experience.
I have my bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and my master’s degree in educational leadership from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. I have taught first grade for the past seven years and absolutely loved my time in the classroom. One of my favorite things about education is building relationships with students, helping them learn so much about the world and themselves, and showing them they are capable of oh so many things!
What did you find appealing about MPA?
I immediately felt that my beliefs aligned with Mounds Park Academy. The inclusivity, high academic achievement, and the commitment to being student-centered is what really drew me in. I can already tell that Mounds Park Academy is committed to each and every student and believes they can achieve anything. I am beyond excited to be a part of the community and to make an impact here.
What lasting impact do you plan to have on MPA and its students?
I believe my commitment to academic excellence and building character will go a long way. I am eager to begin building relationships with students, showing them they can do anything and helping them achieve their dreams!
What’s your big dream?
My big dream is to travel around the world! I want to see new places and experience different cultures.
What are you passionate about?
My family and I love to spend quality time together. We are big foodies and love to try all the new local restaurants! My husband and I just recently welcomed our son, Elliot, into the world, and we have been enjoying all of the baby snuggles! We also have two dogs at home and love to take long walks.
What’s a fun fact about you that our community would love to know?
I know how to Irish dance! When my mom was younger, she competed in Ireland and then opened up her own Irish dancing school for a while when I was younger.
