The Power of First-Person History: Teaching 9/11 Through Diverse Narratives

Julianne has been at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum since 2016 and is the current Manager of Education Programs. In this role, she manages a team that is responsible for teaching on-site and virtual programs for students and educators. With the inclusion of virtual programs in more recent years, Julianne has enjoyed working collaboratively with her team to find creative solutions which has allowed audiences from around the world to experience the 9/11 Memorial & Museum safely. In addition to her previous experiences at museums in the Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, D.C. area, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 and a Master of Arts in Public History from Appalachian State University in 2010. 

As the Assistant Manager of Education Programs and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, I oversee daily operations of school, youth, and family programs. I ensure that our educators have the tools needed to successfully carry out virtual and onsite field trips and educational family programming. I had previously been hired as an Interpretive Tour Guide for two years before moving into the position of Education Specialist and finally my role now. I have been with the museum since 2017 and received my Graduate Degree from Rutgers University-Newark in the same year. In addition, I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. I currently reside in New Jersey and enjoy binge-watching historical dramas on Netflix on the weekends.