Julie has loved being a dental hygienist for over 30 years.She received her BS in General Science from PortlandStateUniversity and is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Dentistry Dental Hygiene program and has hundreds of continuing education credits.Shehas been a faculty member of the Dental Hygiene Departs ofthe University of Oregon School of Dentistry and LaneCommunity College.She has practiced in Oregon, Boston, Mass, and Switzerland.For the past 15 years she has also enjoyed directing the Garden Way Kid’s Choir and is active in her church, knitting group, study club, and Lane County Dental Hygienists Association.Julie’s husband, Richard, is a long time campus minister at the U of O.She has 3 sons and a step daughter, and a very cute mini dachshund.