Cofounder and Associate Director
Julie is the Associate Director and co-founder of Open Doors Partners in Education. With over fifteen years of teaching experience, she specializes in educating middle and elementary-aged children with learning differences. Julie completed her undergraduate studies at Franklin and Marshall College and her graduate degree at Washington College. She is a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist and has undergone 60 hours of Orton-Gillingham training conducted by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators under the guidance of Fellow Dr. Fran Levin Bowman. Additionally, Julie holds certification for Handwriting Without Tears Certification and is trained in The Nancibell® Visualizing and Verbalizing® Language Comprehension and Thinking (V/V). Julie is not just a teacher; she's a mentor, inspiring her students to achieve greatness through their educational journey. With a commitment to excellence, Julie fosters a love for reading that lasts a lifetime.