Faith, Hope & Charity School. Julie started teaching computer science classes at Oakton Community College and the College of Lake County in 2000. After receiving a master’s degree in elementary education from National Louis University, she began teaching computer science to students from kindergarten through eighth grade at a Catholic school in Chicago. While working there, Julie attended Northern Illinois University and received a master’s degree in education along with an endorsement in technology. Julie has been teaching technology to elementary-aged students since 2008.