Julia Dweck

Julia Dweck, 64, of Allentown, passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born in Huntington LI, NY on April 27, 1959, then later moved to NYC to pursue a career in comedy. Julia met her husband, Sheppard Dweck, who brought her back to Allentown, PA, to build a life and home. They got married on December 8, 1984, in Spring Valley, NY. In 1987, their first son, Corey, was born followed by their second son, Michael, in 1990. She is survived by her mother, Helen Greenberg, who turned 98 this year, sisters

Elyse Diamond of Las Vegas NV, and Ronnie Pearl of Toronto Canada. Predeceased by her father, Harry Greenberg, and sister, Eve Peterson.

Following is a menu of accomplishments Julia completed throughout her lifetime:

Gifted resource instructor Willow Lane Elementary EPSD for 18 yrs.

Childrens illustrated book author with over 29 titles available as ebooks, hard and soft covers. Lead program organizer and founder of gifted writing mentorship program with Columbia University, NYC. Inducted into CU teachers hall of fame '23.

Leader of the Math24 challenge regional competitions for WL.

Creative instructor building robots, coding, 3Dprinting.

Designer of educational adjuncts for children's literature.

Independent curriculum creator for numerous world renowned publishers and technology businesses including Disney, Google, Penguin Random house.

Avid reader and active social media contributor/ influencer for teacher networks.

Leader of the Rubics Cube national competitions for WL

Stand-up Comedian NYC and Catskill Mtn resorts

Writer, Poet, dancer, actress and illustrator. Beloved daughter, adored mother, cherished wife, loved sister, respected colleague, friend to all and revered by her many students. Quiet and reserved, not to be mistaken for weakness, Julia had her way by leading with "excuse me". Doggedly determined her favorite quote: "Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night".

EAP.

Many thanks to LVHN Home Hospice whose care and compassion made end of life feel like a new beginning. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to PanCan (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and The Giving Tree Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospice.

Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.