Julie DellaMattera

Julie DellaMattera is an associate professor of early childhood development and education. She currently serves as program coordinator for the Human Development and Family Studies program.

Julie received her doctorate in educational leadership with a focus on early education policy from the University of Maine. Prior to doctoral study, Julie worked as an elementary educator, a child development specialist, an in-home literacy specialist, and was co-owner and head teacher of a preschool that was awarded a State Certificate of Quality. Additionally, she has worked as education specialist for Hancock and Washington counties, a gifted and talented coordinator for MSAD 56, and as a statewide early childhood trainer for Maine Roads to Quality. She serves on numerous state-level early childhood committees and is an advocate for supporting and sustaining quality early education programming. She teaches courses about infant and toddler development, early childhood math methods, creative thinking, and leadership in early education.