Director of Advancement
Julie Jerden
Julie Jerden has served as the Director of Advancement for The Shlenker School since 2005. She brings 11 years of marketing and public relations experience to the position.
Prior to joining The Shlenker School team, Julie worked for several public relations and advertising firms and served clients such as Air France, Luther's Bar-B-Q, Shell Chemical – Plastic and Resins Division, and U.S. Home as well as non-profit organizations such as Briarwood, Children's Miracle Network, and the French American Chamber of Commerce.
Julie then went “in house” and worked for several varied companies. She held positions such as the Marketing/Public Relations and Market Research Manager of The Smith Electronics Group, an “Inc. 500” global conglomerate consisting of five high-tech electronics companies, Marketing Manager for Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, and Operations Development Manager for Zane's Restaurants.
After running her own marketing firm, Ibis Studios, and having her first child, Julie began teaching preschool and music at St. Philip's Discovery Club. She joined The Shlenker School as a preschool teacher in 1999 and worked in that capacity for six years before joining the administrative team.
Julie received a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from National Unversity. She also holds a Child Development Associate certificate.
My child has just blossomed at The Shlenker School; we couldn't be happier.Jane
