Julia Melnikova

Julia Melnikova is an Associate Professor in Pedagogy at the Department of Pedagogy, Volda University College. Her research focuses on multicultural education, parental involvement in schools and kindergartens, and educational transitions. She holds a PhD in teaching and teacher education from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (2024) and a Master's in Cultural Encounters from Volda University College (2017).

Her academic work emphasizes equity in education and the role of cultural diversity in pedagogical practices. She is actively involved in teacher education programs and contributes to professional development initiatives for educators.