Hall of Fame
Julie Stimik Bergman was a respected administrator in Section IV for over three decades and served NYSPHSAA in numerous capacities including as President from 2020-22. During her time as President, she navigated the association through the COVID pandemic and chaired or was an active member of numerous NYSPHSAA ad hoc and standing committees including Budget & Audit Committee, Compensation, Handbook and the Strategic Planning Committee. Bergman also served as the Section IV female representative on the NYSPHSAA Executive Committee from 2005-2016 and served as the Section IV Midstate Athletic Conference Chair. She began her career at Delaware Academy and Central School District as a physical education teacher in 1992 before becoming the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics from 2000-06. Julie transitioned to principal of the elementary school from 2006-10 then the middle and high school from 2010-11. She additionally served as a principal at Walton Central School, Franklin Central School and Hancock Central School, the latter of which she was interim superintendent for a short stint. Prior to becoming an administrator, Julie was a teacher and coached basketball, softball and soccer at the modified, JV and varsity levels from 1992-2006. In 2024, she was honored for her accomplished career with an induction into the Section IV Hall of Fame. A graduate of Binghamton High School, Bergman earned her bachelor’s degree and certificate of advanced study from SUNY Cortland then earned a master’s degree from Texas A&M University.