New Landon staff was hired for the 2026-2027 school year. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Litchfield to Julia Landon!

Mrs. Litchfield  

Clara: Hello everyone. Today I’m talking with Mrs. Litchfield, who is the new Testing Coordinator of Landon. Hello ma’am! I’m glad you were able to join me!

Of course! Thank you for having me.

Out of all the schools in Duval County, why did you choose to work at Landon?

I chose to work at Landon since a great opportunity presented itself for me to join the Landon team because I wanted to use a skill set that I’ve I acquired with teaching in different capacities over the years, I thought Landon was a great fit for me, and my son is going to Douglas Anderson so we are close together and I just love it!

If you could describe your overall experience at Landon in one word, what would it be?

One word? Let’s see, probably calming.

What is your favorite part of working at Landon?

The people, the students, and the school spirit.

If you could change anything about this school, what would it be?

The courtyard. I would love to redo the courtyard to let people have access to it and have students be able to read a book, do their homework, or just sit outside. I would like to make it a working courtyard.

I agree; it is very beautiful there!

Yeah, it’s like a secret garden and my goal is to redo it and clean it up!

Time for some fun questions! Are you a morning person or night owl?

Night owl for sure!

Do you listen to any music? And if so, what genres do you prefer?

I listen to music all day every day. It helps me concentrate! I listen to anywhere from country to pop to oldies. I do not have a particular genre I love; it’s just what I feel in that moment.

Are there any artists you particularly like?

The new artist Izzy Escobar is one of my new favorites. I like Olivia Dean, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, and old school country too. I like 80’s and 90’s music. Theres so much!

Do you have any favorite books, movies, or T.V. series?

I am an avid reader, so I usually read like 3 books at a time, one paperback, one on my iPad, and then I listen to one while I work out. When I listen, I like to do medical books like the ones on improving health, when I read at night its any kind of fantasy and for fun I’m reading now the Sarah Moss series, Court and Mist of Fury. Love that series. For T.V shows I like things like the Real Housewives, I don’t know why, it’s silly, but I do love The Voice and Lioness.

What is or was your favorite school subject?

Definitely history. I am a huge history buff, I’ve taught all the histories, and I love it so much.

Do you watch any sports? And if so, then what teams do you like?

We watch them all! I played soccer in college, so I loved the World Cup this summer. We are a big football house. I love FSU and the Jaguars. But we watch pretty much everything!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

If it were somewhere tropical then probably Tahiti or the Maldives. Realistically thinking of things I would like to see historically, Ireland, England, Scottland, and Croatia. I love the history associated with those places. If it has history attached to it, then I want to go see it.

What is something about you that not a lot of people know?

That I have taught for 20 years, I have been a dean and a test coordinator before, that I played soccer in college and that I play pickleball now. I’m a big pickleball person.

Do you have any advice for the 8th graders that are leaving for high school next year?

As a former high school teacher, your time management is key. So is advocating for yourself. No longer should you have your parent’s emailing teachers, you should be communicating with them yourself. Honestly, don’t bite off more than you can chew. Always be a part of something in high school, whether it’s a club or a group, make sure to find your tribe. Highschool is going to be some of the best times of your life.

Is there anything else you would like to say to the students at Landon?

Just that I love being here and that I would be happy for you to come by and meet me and help me out!