Hello, I'm

Julie Rhoades

Web Design and Development Instructor,

Texas State Technical College

“We only have today to make a difference for tomorrow.
I believe helping others to help themselves is that difference.”

About

Professional

I demonstrate professionalism through my commitment to ethical practices, clear communication, integrity, and personal accountability in all aspects of my work. I strive to create a respectful, supportive, and organized learning environment that fosters growth for all students. I value fairness, empathy, and respect, recognizing the individuality of each learner. I maintain clear boundaries to build positive, professional relationships with students while encouraging their development, professional growth, and the self-reliance essential for their future careers.

Experienced

With a strong foundation in both education and technology, I bring a well-rounded skill set to my role as an instructor. My experience spans teaching, programming, databases, and web development, allowing me to blend these technical skills with effective teaching strategies to bring practical applications to the classroom. I focus on developing critical thinking and confidence in solving real-world problems. My goal is to inspire lifelong learning and help students build the knowledge and skills essential for professional success.

Years of graduates

I Help Students Learn

I love teaching new skills and helping students meet their goals and change their lives, and the lives of their families for the best!

Sample Works

Photo Editing, Photoshop
This project combines five photographs I took to create a collage.

Graphic Editing, Photoshop
This project combines four images to create a representation of the 4th beast in Daniel 7. This image was created for a Sunday school presentation project that I volunteered to assist with. It required extensive work with selections and layers. Filters were used to recreate the iron teeth and brazen claws. Four source images included ocean, alligator, alligator hand, and horns.

Graphic development, Illustrator
This graphic was created at the request of the local school to support the high school basketball team.

Sample Video – PHP Loops
I’m dedicated to taking complicated subject matter and presenting it in a logical manner that’s as simple and practical as possible, in order to make learning a more pleasant and successful experience for the learner.

Creative Learning Project
This was a creative activity with some friendly competition to emphasize good and bad first impressions. Students did an absolutely fabulous job, making it a fun and entertaining learning experience with lots of laughs.

Customized Study Notes
I strive to create engaging, student-centered learning materials where complex concepts are presented through clear explanations, effective hands-on activities, and real-world examples. Notice the practice activities, and the self-practice activities with solutions, at the end of these study notes.

AI creation, Firefly & Photoshop
AI was used to create multiple images in Firefly. They were then combined and modified with Photoshop to produce this representation of unequally yoked.

Open House Activity
This is a quick and simple hands-on activity for prospective students. I currently use it to give individuals some experience changing an image and text on a live webpage using WordPress.

More on the way. 🙂

Valuable Experience

Web Development

Database

Programming

Teaching

What Others Say

"Julie exemplifies the core values of Texas State Technical College in every interaction, both internally and externally. She demonstrates excellence by consistently delivering high-quality instruction and providing exemplary service to students, colleagues, and stakeholders. Accountability is evident in her thorough preparation, meeting deadlines, and taking responsibility for the success of their students and program initiatives. She upholds the highest standards of integrity, ensuring fairness and honesty in all professional engagements, and is a role model of service, offering support to students and collaborating with peers in meaningful ways that benefit the college community."

Michael Lewis

Program Team Lead, Web Design Development

"Thanks to Mrs. Rhoades’ guidance, I’ve accomplished and learned a tremendous amount in a short amount of time. Each course and lesson that I completed with Mrs. Rhoades was carefully curated and provided examples that left me with very few questions. And if I did have questions, Mrs. Rhoades was readily available and quick to answer. When I needed assistance building my portfolio and refining my resume, she was there to ensure I was producing the best work possible. I wouldn’t hesitate to take a course led by her again and would highly recommend her to incoming students. …My time at TSTC has been such a rewarding experience and Mrs. Rhoades has been a part of that!"

Christina Ortiz

Student, Web Design Development