Julia Gaylord

Happy Friday, Everyone! Today’s Faculty Friday is our wonderful Assistant Head of School, Julia Gaylord. Julia has been working at Field since 2007. During her time at Field, Julia has worn many hats. She started teaching middle school English and history. She also coached girls soccer, boys soccer, girls basketball, and girls lacrosse. Julia grew up in Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Duke University. Keep reading to find out the one key thing she does before work every morning.

Where did you grow up?

Durham, NC

What is your alma mater?

Duke University

What is your favorite book or podcast?

The Daily 

What is something that people at The Field School might not know about you?

In college, I rode my bike from Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco, California to raise money for affordable housing. 

What hobbies do you have outside of Field?

I love to read, and I run most mornings before work - it keeps me healthy and sane. I enjoy doing things with my immediate and extended families: from skiing, to hiking in Rock Creek, to enjoying a standing Sunday family dinner. I enjoy cooking for my family. I also love jigsaw puzzles, Lego kits, and color/paint by numbers.

What is the first concert you ever attended?

I can't remember. I do, however, vividly remember not being allowed to go to a New Kids on the Block concert in elementary school, but my older sister got to go!

What do you love most about Field?

The people. The students and my colleagues make the good days better, and the hard days worth it.