Julia Keith is a 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics teacher at Timber Springs Middle School. She has been with OCPS for 14 years, teaching all courses from 6th Grade Mathematics to Algebra 2 Honors at the middle school level. Mrs. Keith earned her Master’s in Mathematics Education from the University of Central Florida. Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Keith has had the opportunity to write mathematics curriculum for the county spanning 6th-12th Grade, be part of several textbook adoption committees, and provide district-level professional development to teachers and administrators. Since beginning her doctoral journey through the Noyce Fellowship, Mrs. Keith has presented at national and regional conferences, focusing on mathematics anxiety. In looking towards the future, she hopes to continue expanding her knowledge to become a well-rounded mathematics educator for her students, colleagues, school, and community.