Hello, I'm Julie Matt
I bring over 30 years of experience as a teacher and education advocate. I hold a master's degree in Special Education and am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Dyslexia. I offers a unique perspective on unlocking your child's potential, having personally navigated the challenges of being dyslexic in educational environments from elementary school through university. I have experienced the educational system from multiple angles: as a student with an IEP (both Dyslexic and Gifted), a parent of a student with an IEP (ADHD and Gifted), and as a teacher, evaluator, and caseload manager for students with IEP's
My favorite thing to do is open the mind of a student and show them how wonderfully made they are. We all have the ability to get excited about learning new things. My job is to help find the key to making learning enjoyable again!
Julie's experience
Julie Matt is a dedicated and experienced educator with a robust background in special education, curriculum development, and mentorship. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Elementary Education from Emporia State University and a Master of Science in Education specializing in Adaptive Special Education from Wichita State University. Julie is currently pursuing a Reading Specialist Certification and a Education Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading at Kansas State University.
Throughout her career, Julie has held various roles that have honed her expertise in managing and supporting special education programs. At the Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative (now Maize Cooperative), she served as an Inter-Related Instructional Specialist from 2010 to 2021. In this role, she managed IEP's for K-6 special education students, supervised K-8 special education Paraeducators, and assisted in developing the whole school schedule. Her leadership extended to participating in the Student Improvement Team, Building Level Team, and Evaluation team for Special Education, mentoring new teachers, and assisting with yearly in-service training.
Prior to this, Julie gained valuable experience as a substitute teacher in the Wichita, Maize, and Haysville School Districts, working in Pre-K to 6th-grade classrooms for both General and Special Education. She also volunteered as a tutor and PTA member at OK Elementary School, where she worked one-on-one with struggling students and chaired several committees, including organizing teacher appreciation events.
Julie's early career included a position as a teacher and tutor at Sylvan Learning Center, where she taught Beginning Reading, Intermediate Reading, Math, and Algebra to students aged 5 to 18. Additionally, she held various roles at DP Tek, a computer research and development company, where she managed marketing folder setup, inventory, and office cleaning.
In her volunteer work, Julie has demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills. She has been involved in church activities, chaired the French Market fundraiser, and contributed to advertising and signage efforts. Julie also planned and executed decorations for a three-day international conference hosted by DKG and has been an active Girl Scout Leader, Camp Leader, and Cookie Sales Chair/Treasurer.
Julie is a member of the International Dyslexia Association and a past Chapter President of DKG- Leading Women Educators Impacting Education Worldwide. She is also a WO-HE-LO Recipient in CampFire, equivalent to an Eagle Scout, and has served as an assistant sound technician for an 80’s cover band during live performances. Her commitment to education, mentorship, and community service underscores her passion for making a positive impact in the lives of students and educators alike.