Her Story
About Julane
Julane Shropshire is a math and science teacher based in Marrero, Louisiana, with 47 years of experience educating students across all grade levels from pre-K through college. She earned a PhD in mathematics in 2015, along with a master's degree in science and math, a master's in General Studies, and a degree in early childhood education. Shropshire belongs to Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and is an Eastern Star. Her professional honors include recognition as Who's Who Among American Students and a basketball student award received during college. She attributes her success to her Catholic school upbringing and the inspiration of an elementary teacher who motivated students to learn, skills she has carried into her own teaching career. Shropshire is dedicated to ensuring no child is left behind and tutors students in reading and math outside of her primary role. She advises young women entering the field to never let anyone stop their dreams or write their stories for them.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Julane
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to coming up through the Catholic schools and watching my elementary teacher motivate us to learn. I picked up those skills from her and fulfilled my dream of becoming a teacher.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I've always believed that there was no child left behind. No child should be left behind.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Never let anybody stop your dream. Never. And don't let anybody write your story. Write your own story.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
21st century children are raising themselves because they're not raised by parents.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Be the best you. Be all you can be. Be dedicated to your craft. And my craft is education. God gave me this calling to teach when I was in 5th grade.
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