Julie Lamuraglia

Adjunct Instructor

Background:

I am a local girl! I graduated from JCHS and then went to Potsdam College where I received a BS in Sociology and a MS in Teaching. I was given the opportunity to teach in the Johnson City District in 4th and 2nd grades for five years in fully integrated classrooms. It was during that time that I took a keen interest in using developmentally appropriate practices with young children. So, I went back to school and took courses at SUNY Binghamton on child development and literacy. This led to a certification in the area of reading. Ten years ago I moved into a Reading Recovery position where I specialized in teaching at risk 1st graders how to read and write.

Besides teaching children, I love to work with adults. I have presented many workshops to educators within my district and across the country. For the past few years, I have been devoted to working with preschool, kindergarten and first grade teachers to improve their literacy practices.

I love books! I believe that the amount of literature that children are exposed to is in direct correspondence to their success in school, literacy ability and reading interest as adults. It is reason that I wrote and received many grants which were used to purchase thousands of books for young children.

Philosophy:

The best learning takes place when children have comfortable and trusting relationships with their teacher and classmates. Hands-on lesson presentations, an exciting and structured environment as well as effective discipline techniques are a must in teaching, but nothing has more impact on learning than relationships!

Interests:

In my time outside of the classroom, I love to play with my husband and three children (Maddi, Jack and Samuel). Gardening, pottery, reading and anything to do with paint and glue are interests that I try to squeeze into my day if I have any extra time.