Julianne Wurm

Julianne Wurm is an American writer with a doctorate from Columbia University. She is best known for her work in education. Her first book was based on 3 years of research in the Italian schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Wurm conducted qualitative research on their practices and has worked over the last decade to unpack these concepts for other educators.

She is currently conducting research about how ideas spread. Julianne has 2 books coming out in 2012 and works with educators to innovate ways we teach and learn. Wurm is also the founder of TEDxEast in NYC.

Her best-selling book, Working in the Reggio Way: a Beginner's Guide for American Teachers is based on three years of living in Italy along with original research which was conducted in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Wurm was born in San Francisco, CA and spent her early life divided between her parents. Her mother moved to Aptos, CA and her father, an engineer in early Silicon Valley lived in San Jose, CA.

Julianne currently lives in New York City.