I am a high school social worker, a former middle school science teacher, and I am running for Governing Board Member of Moreland School District, Trustee Area 1.

My life has been dedicated to advocating for educational equity and to ensure that ALL students, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or other identifying differences, have access to quality education.

After graduating from UC Berkeley, I started my career as a behavior interventionist working with students with autism, to becoming a teacher at a school with one of the nation’s largest achievement gaps. As a teacher, I witnessed the adverse effects of trauma on my students and was inspired to earn my Master’s in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, I am a mental health therapist working with high school students in Special Education at Westmont High School. 

I have had a 20 year career in IT, HR, Finance, and Facilities management working at NASA, Apple, and Stanford.  I’m a neighborhood leader, a tireless advocate for public education, a perpetual volunteer, a master gardener, and I DJ community events for fun.

My name is Julie Reynolds-Grabbe and I have lived in our local Moreland community for over 17 years.  I'm running for a third term on the Moreland School Board.

I'm currently President of the Board and my son is a current Moreland student.  Both of my children have grown up in Moreland schools.  My daughter is now a senior at Prospect High School.  I am a product of and a fierce advocate for public schools and am proud of our diverse and representative board that always puts students first.

I believe in social and digital equity, and will continue to prioritize mental health supports, adequate special education services, and safe learning environments for our students, regardless of race, background, or special needs.  As long as I am on the board, I will continue to promote inclusivity, compassion, diversity, and representation.

I decided NOT to spend ~$2000 on a ballot statement because we are saving for college for our daughter and like many families, budgets are tight.  I am self-funded and have never taken a cent from ANY organization or individual.