
Grace Brookshire
Standing behind her desk, office secretary Julie Rugenstein is eager to work alongside her fellow office staffers at Mill Valley
Mill Valley News: Describe something on your desk or in your classroom/office that has special meaning to you?
Julie Rugenstein: Last year I got nominated for an award called the Making a Difference Award.
MVN: What is your background? What did you do before you came to MV?
JR: I was the secretary at Horizon [Elementary] for five years.
MVN: What do you do in your free time outside of school?
JR: I like to do puzzles.
MVN: What college did you attend?
JR: I went to Pima Community College
MVN: What was your major/minor?
JR: I went [to Pima Community College] to be a manicurist
MVN: What are your first impressions of Mill Valley?
JR: It’s just a fun environment, very warm.
MVN: What MV events are you looking forward to attending?
JR: Well, graduation, I have a son here. Football and basketball games. I also have a daughter in the musical.
MVN: Why did you apply to Mill Valley? Why did you choose to work at Mill Valley?
JR: I just love working here. I wanted to come back and there was a spot available.