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Where are they now?: Sarah Kelly (Class of 2007)

Q: Current occupation

A: BA and Teaching Credential from Cal State University San Marcos

Q: What post high school education did you pursue? (degrees, certifications, jobs, etc)

A: BA and Teaching Credential from Cal State University San Marcos

Q: Describe your career path and current occupation

A: I am currently the Transitional Kindergarten teacher at Julian Elementary School. This is my 3rd year teaching back at Julian and I love it. It truly feels like a full circle moment teaching at the school I started from.

Q: Do you have a favorite high school memory you would like to share? (Courses, teachers, extra-curricular activities, etc)

A: My favorite teacher/ Coach was my chemistry teacher Mr. Mark Aumann because he made me work diligently in his class and on the court for basketball. He made me feel valued as an individual.

Q: How did attending JHS help form the person you are today?

A: It helped me gain focus on what I wanted in life and with the help of a few individuals at the school I was able to see the path to achieve my goals. I believe the small town atmosphere Julian provides gives the children in this community a safe space to grow.

Q: What are you most proud of achieving since leaving JHS?

A: I am proud I was able to become a teacher and utilize the degree I received. I am proud to have married my wonderful husband Philip Kelly and our three awesome children we're raising together (Deacon, Emmett, and Marlene). Lastly, I am proud of the property we were able to purchase to begin building our dream ranch on.

Q: What were you passionate about in high school?

A: Music and sports

Q: What are you passionate about now?

A: Music and our ranching endeavors

Q: What obstacle(s) have you faced that have helped mold you into the person you are today?

A: As much as I loved growing up in a small community like Julian, leaving it to go to college came with a tough learning curve on what the real world was like.

Q: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your high school self?

A: To not worry so much about forces out of my control. To stay focused on the things within my grasp and things will work out the way they are intended to.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

A: Here in Julian. Still happily teaching at my wonderful school.

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