Committee member in the spotlight! Julia Glass Q&A

Meet one of your dedicated NSW-ACT Committee members – Julia Glass. Julia is  the committee’s Alumni SIG/PD Coordinator and is the Director of Advancement at International Grammar School in Sydney.

What do you like most about Educate Plus?

I love the opportunity to network with people in similar roles from different schools and universities, the collegiality and the sharing nature of the community.

How has Educate Plus helped you in your career development?  

The professional development opportunities I have participated in with Educate Plus have been invaluable. Equally, so many generous colleagues have shared their tips, tricks and challenges with me. I have also had the fantastic opportunity of leading the State Chapter Conference (in 2015), being a part of the Chapter Committee, and sitting on the International Conference Committee for 2018.

What is the most rewarding part of your Director of Advancement role at International Grammar School?

I enjoy being able to interact with so many different community members across the School, from teachers to parents to students.

Who would you like to be for a day?

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, she’s such an inspiration!

Favourite movie?

Amélie – it’s so whimsical and magical.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career thus far and why?

Our Principal Shauna Colnan, she has really empowered me in my role at IGS, to be all I can be and to always strive for improvement.

Favourite travel spot?

I would have to say France, I lived and worked in Paris for close to four years and learned French all throughout school (at IGS!) and just love the culture. I dream of going to Corsica and Provence in the not too distant future.

What does being an Educate Plus member mean to you?

It means that I have the opportunity to meet so many new people, to learn and to present.

How do you define success?

Success is being comfortable with who you are, and having the confidence to adhere to your own set of values and beliefs, whilst respecting those of others around you.

Tell us something about you that might surprise us.

I love to be inspired by celebrity chefs and so far I’ve met Yotam Ottolenghi and Rick Stein! I’ve also seen Nigella and Jamie live at the Sydney Opera House.