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Julie DellaMattera is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Development and Education at the University of Maine, affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development. She currently serves as Program Coordinator for the Human Development and Family Studies program. Holding an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (2006) from the University of Maine, her research focuses on early childhood policy, teacher support systems, and social-emotional development in preschool settings. She advocates for quality early education programs and has extensive experience in early childhood education roles, including preschool ownership, policy advising, and statewide training initiatives.
Education:
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Maine, 2006
- M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Maine, 2000
- B.S., Early Childhood Development & Family Relations, University of Maine, 1990
Research Focus: Julie’s work examines preschool policy frameworks, teacher training methodologies, and the intersection of policy and practice in early childhood education. She emphasizes evidence-based strategies for fostering social development in young children and improving professional development opportunities for early educators.
Teaching & Service: She teaches courses on infant/toddler development, early childhood math pedagogy, leadership in education, and practicum experiences. Julie actively participates in state-level committees, serves as an early childhood policy advocate, and maintains a blog (math4kidz.wordpress.com) focused on numeracy for young learners.
