Julia Heberle

Dr. Julia Heberle is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Albright College, where she has served for over 20 years. She directs the Albright College Honors Program and teaches courses on child development, language acquisition, and research methods. Her research focuses on children’s cognitive development, particularly theory of mind and language input, as well as pedagogical strategies in psychology education. She holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Chicago and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Her scholarly work includes studies on child beliefs, trust development, and the impact of technology on learning. She has presented at conferences such as the Eastern Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. Dr. Heberle has received the Henry P. and M. Paige Laughlin Distinguished Teaching Award (2003) and grants supporting her work in educational technology and teaching methodologies.