Julia A. Salamone, M.Ed.
Ms. Salamone is a lifelong learner with over twenty years of experience as an educator in both independent and public schools. Her background is in Special Education and literacy, with credentials that include a master’s degree in special education from
Arcadia University. She currently works as an Instructional Specialist at the Haverford School for Boys where she supports Upper School students in navigating the complexities of reading and writing in the disciplines. Additionally, she consults and
collaborates with the teaching faculty to improve student outcomes.
Julia has also designed and delivered numerous virtual and live presentations. She has served as an instructional designer who created various teacher training courses on dyslexia, the science of reading, and structured literacy. This includes the development of the Pathways to Proficient Reading course, where she worked under the mentorship of Nancy Hennessy, and The Pathways to Proficient Writing Course, where she acted as the co-developer. The former is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and offers blended learning opportunities aligned to the IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, while the latter is designed to highlight the connection between writing research, theoretical models, and best practices in writing instruction.
Julia’s educational interests include reading comprehension, differentiation, student writing, and teacher empowerment. She resides with her husband, Scott, and daughters, Lena and Mila, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and in her free time enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her family, and watching movies, old and new.