Julie Dern
is the founder and Executive Director of Academy® of Etiquette & Protocol.  She has been teaching the value of manners to students since 1990.  The many courses offered are designed to bring back the "Art of Southern Hospitality," which is being depleted from our society today.

Julie Dern has been certified in International and Business Etiquette.  She inspires others by teaching proper etiquette in her dynamic seminars and creative classes.  Classes taught are focused not only on outside mannerisms, but on internal characteristics such as high morals, values, standards and ethics. 

Julie has authored eight quality curriculums, which are taught to  students of the Academy as well as instructors who become licensed to teach her programs. The Academy of Etiquette & Protocol®  now has over 70 trained, licensed and certified  instructors throughout the United States and Canada to teach their comprehensive programs. 

Her education and professional experience include Journalism, Broadcasting, Advertising, Graphic Arts and Interior Design.  Education received from University of Central Florida, University of Florida, Valencia Community College, and Seminole Community College.

Julie is the Protocol Advisor to the University of Central Florida, SunTrust Banking University, area Private Schools and Businesses.  Julie is a member of Toastmasters International, and the Orlando Chamber of Commerce.

Her current work includes a newly available Tea Etiquette Curriculum and a manners book for children. She co-authors the book with children around the world answering today's etiquette questions from curious youth.

Julie is a keynote speaker for many business and social events.  She also stays busy assisting her husband in his long established business, raising a family, attending church, and teaching  Etiquette as a volunteer to homeless shelters and schools for underprivileged students in the Central Florida area.

For more information, we can be reached at:

Academy of Etiquette & Protocol
Post Office Box 608604
Orlando, Florida 32806

Phone:  1-407-884-4130
Facsimile:  1-407-884-5490

Toll Free 1-800-708-4014

or via e-mail to Julie directly at:
 juliedern@academyofetiquette.com