Julie joined Adoption UK in October 2019, intially as a Parent Partner in the TESSA team, and as a volunteer helpline adviser. This was following early retirement from teaching after 33 years. She was a Deputy Head for 12 years and obtained NPQH( headship qualification) . In November 2020 Julie became Lead Education Officer for Adoption UK Cymru.

She has led a project to encourage schools to be involved in Adoption UK and to develop the way that we can support schools and families. Julie and her husband adopted a sibling group of 3, 19 years ago. They are now all grown up and doing well in the world. Julie and Robin are now now have 2 grandchildren.

Julie loves spending time with her grandchildren, reading, watching films & visiting the theatre when possible.