Julie Pera has been a speech language pathologist for more than 20 years.  She made the leap from public education to entrepreneurship in 2020, on the cusp of a global health crisis and after witnessing the sweeping changes that were implemented over nearly two decades, greatly effecting both teachers and students in public education.

Our discussion centered on the what and why we transformed public education, narrowing curriculum and the creativity of teachers resulting in unintended consequences for students and communities alike.

You will also find information throughout our discussion centered on what we can do to make

substantive changes to improve the emotional, intellectual and social outcomes of all children.

Our communities require it.  Our parents desire it.  Our children deserve it.

Since the fall of 2021 Julie has participated in the Business Triage Program of SMGraves Associates, a state subsidized business mentorship and development program targeting businesses effected by core challegnes made worse by the pandemic.

Find out more about SMG's Business Triage Program

It takes a lot of intellectual rigor and courage to work with students while building a successful business.  You'll find copious amounts of both in our latest episode of SMG's 'Are We Here Yet? Podcast.