My name is Julie Klemz.  I am a graduate of Monroe County Community College (Associate’s Degree 1991), Michigan State University (Bachelor’s Degree 1993), and Eastern Michigan University (Master’s Degree 1997).  My Master’s Degree is in Special Needs. I received my ZS (early childhood endorsement) in 2020 and my R2S Literacy Endorsement in 2022. This is my thirtieth year of teaching, and my second year at Harbison West Elementary.  I love being a part of the Harbison West family of heroes! My family moved to South Carolina from Michigan last summer! We are so excited to be living in the South with you all! My husband, Kent, and I are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Darby, age 20 and Lexi, age 18.  Both of our daughters attend the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!); Darby is a junior and Lexi is a Freshman. We have a family dog, Lacy, a white lab, who is 9 years old.  I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, traveling, baking, cooking, shopping, and of course teaching children!