Biography – Juli Neace

Juli Neace is thrilled to be presenting at this year’s WHPE Conference. She is entering her 20th year in education, with 10 years of experience in elementary physical education, 8 years at the middle school level, and one year serving as a School Health Coordinator at the Kentucky Department of Education. Juli is a National Board Certified Teacher and a proud graduate of Northern Kentucky University, holding a master’s degree from the University of the Cumberlands. She currently serves as an adjunct instructor for NKU and mentors future educators. Juli is honored to be recognized as the 2024 KY SHAPE Teacher of the Year and the 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. She also serves on the KY SHAPE board as the state partner for Health Moves Minds. She looks forward to the opportunity to learn and grow alongside fellow educators.