Julia Hodges

As an engineer turned STEM teacher, Julia is passionate about helping young people see themselves in math, science, and engineering. She is a deep believer in the power of project-based learning to help students learn to problem solve, navigate ambiguity, and harness failure in a productive way. Julia holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree in Teaching from Dominican University. She has over a decade of teaching experience in public, independent, and informal settings. Most recently, she worked as a member of the design team and founding faculty at the Mastery School of Hawken in Cleveland, OH where she helped lead the development of mastery credit assessment and designed numerous interdisciplinary project-based courses. Now, she is proud to be a member of the Bennett community as both a teacher and a parent. Outside of the classroom you can find Julia hiking with her family, gardening, or enjoying the wonderful amenities and events in Chicago.