Julie Paul-Flannery

Julie Paul-Flannery is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), affiliated with the School of Education and Department of Curriculum Instruction. She serves as Grant Coordinator for Project IMPACT-PD, focusing on multilingual family engagement and teacher training.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education (2019), UAB
• Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (2014), UAB
• Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies (2011), Birmingham-Southern College

Her research centers on family engagement practices for multilingual families in early childhood education, preparation of teachers to support bilingual learners, and culturally responsive pedagogy. She explores translanguaging, equity in classrooms, and community partnerships through her publications.

• Early Career Teaching Award (2025)
• Social Science and Justice Research Fellowship (2023)

Dr. Paul-Flannery teaches courses on multilingual support, fieldwork in early childhood education, and expressive arts. She serves on graduate dissertation committees and contributes to professional conferences.