Women’s History Month Q&A with Julie Saba
Julie Saba is her 26th year as a mathematics and computer program teacher at Central Catholic High School. The Department Chair, Julie graduated from The University of Toledo with a degree in mathematics education and a minor in computer science. Following graduation, she got married, started a family, and moved away for 6 years. Julie eventually moved back to Toledo, started teaching at CCHS, and has been on Cherry Street ever since.
What advice would you give to women in your respective field?
Women in the teaching field is a normal thing but not in the field of high school mathematics. We are blessed here at CCHS to have many women teachers of math. Usually math and science are fields men go into. I would tell any woman thinking of going into mathematics or teaching in general to go for it! We need people in the field of education who are passionate about what they do. When you teach, not only will your content be seen but the love you have for teaching in general will shine through. When you can share a gift you have with others, what better job could there be?
Tell us about a woman you look up to & why.
I look up to my mother. She did not get the chance to go to college, but she raised three girls along with my father. She always told us growing up that we would be going to college and be able to support ourselves if we needed to. That happened and all three of us attended college and have a career we could live on. My mother to this day wishes she could have attended college but is an avid reader and is always learning. She attends painting classes and dances in her garage with some neighbors. When my parents travel to Florida for the winter, she shares her talents with others by teaching painting class and line dancing. I love her drive, and I hope when I am her age I will still be willing to learn new things.
If you could pick any historical female to have dinner with, who would it be and why?
I have always thought Betsy Ross would be fun to have a conversation with. She ran her own upholstery business and had the gift of being able to sew. I would like to learn more about her life from a personal perspective and maybe she could teach me how to sew.
What does Women’s History Month mean to you?
Women's History Month is a time to remember the women in history who have done something to make the world a better place. Each woman has their own story, and by dedicating a month to women, it may inspire others to do something remarkable as well.
What do you appreciate most about Central Catholic High School?
I appreciate the students. Everyday a student greets me as they enter my classroom and may even share a story with me. It may be the same student a few days in a row and it may be a different student on other days. This makes me remember why I love teaching. I can share my knowledge with them and they can share something about themselves with me and with others too. That is what makes the world a better place.
