Julie K. Biddle

Dr. Julie K. Biddle is a faculty member at Antioch University New England in the College of Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Leadership in Education. With 17 years of classroom teaching experience (pre-K to grade 5) and 12 years in school leadership roles, she has significantly contributed to organizational improvement in educational settings. Dr. Biddle is renowned for developing the Reggio Emilia Approach Certificate and co-authoring foundational texts on collaborative leadership.

• Education: PhD in Educational Leadership (University of Dayton), MS in Early Childhood Education (George Peabody College), BS in Elementary Education (SUNY Geneseo)

Her research focuses on Reggio-inspired practices that emphasize relationships, reciprocal learning, and reflection. Dr. Biddle has published extensively and presented at regional conferences on these themes.

Recent publications analyze leadership development through:

• International educational exchanges
• Collaborative teacher research groups
• Student-centered curricular continuity

Dr. Biddle has received multiple accolades including the SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award and Distinguished Educator for Art Education Award. She actively contributes to professional organizations like the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance and NAEYC.