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Biography

Dr. Julia Ann Williams is a Clinical Associate Professor, and she teaches in the Leading Teacher PreK-4 program. She has over 30 years of experience working with children, teachers and families. Her particular areas of expertise are: child development, early language and literacy development, curriculum and instruction for young children, spirituality and young children, teacher/family and community partnerships and urban education.

Education

  • Ed.D., Education, Duquesne University, 2007
  • M.S., Counseling, Gannon University, 1991
  • B.A., Education, Mercyhurst University, 1979

 

School

  • Williams, J., Mautino, R. Levitt, K. (2012 under review). Connecting Literacy through Stories and Science NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).
  • Williams, J. & Mautino, R. (2012). Creating Success for Early Childhood Professionals Through Literacy. American Educational Research Association Convention (AERA Special Session) , Vancouver, Canada
  • Williams, J.,(2012) Early Literacy and Language Activities for classroom Teachers ,Barbara A. Sizemore Scholars Program for Research in Urban Education at Duquesne University , Heinz Endowments
  • Williams, J. (2011). The Impact of Teacher Consultation on Preschool Early Literacy Skills. NBCDI National Black Child Development Institute, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Williams, J. (2011). The Achievement Gap What Will Make a Difference. NBCDI - National Black Child Development Institute, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Williams, J. (2011). Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators. Barbara A. Sizemore Summer Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 
  • Williams, J. (2011). Preparing Teacher Education Candidates to Stress the Importance of Play with Children. Play Form, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Williams, J. (2010). The Achievement Gap: What will make a difference? Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children,(PAEYC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Williams, J. (2010). 'Through the Eyes of African American Children: A Pictorial Representation and Interpretation of Faith'. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Anaheim, California.
  • Williams, J. (2010). Imagineering the Future Through Innovative Curriculum: Shifting the Learning Paradigm for Urban Youth. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Ahaheim, California.