Julie Sallquist

Julie Sallquist, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Graduate Faculty member at Martin Luther College (MLC). She holds a doctoral degree in Psychology with an emphasis in child development from Arizona State University (ASU), completed in 2009. Her research focuses on social and emotional development in young children, positive parenting, and early childhood education. Previously, she served as an Assistant Research Professor and Sanford Fellow at ASU’s School of Social and Family Dynamics (2009–2012), directing studies on adolescent collaboration and preschool curriculum development.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Psychology (Child Development), Arizona State University, 2009
• M.A., Arizona State University
• B.A., Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

Her professional experience includes roles as Director of a preschool at Emmanuel Lutheran Church (2012–2013), state council representative for First Things First (2010–2014), and art mentor for Free Arts of Arizona (2006–2009). She has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on child development and parenting. Awards include the Sanford Fellowship. She actively volunteers in her church’s early childhood programs and advocates for kindergarten readiness.

Grants and Labs: No specific grants or labs mentioned, but her work aligns with early childhood education initiatives.