Julie Tonsing-Meyer

Professor of Education

McKendree University

Dr. Julie Tonsing-Meyer is a Professor of Education at McKendree University, where she has served in various faculty and leadership roles since 2002. She holds an Ed.D. in Instructional Curriculum specializing in E-Learning and Teaching from Northcentral University. Her expertise lies at the intersection of educational technology and pedagogy, with a prolific record of international and national presentations.

As a recognized leader in her field, Dr. Tonsing-Meyer focuses on increasing student engagement through digital tools. Her recent work explores the integration of AI in higher education, neurodiversity support, and digital citizenship. She has authored numerous refereed publications in the Success in High-Need Schools Journal and the Quarterly Review of Distance Education.

Beyond the classroom, she is deeply committed to service, chairing doctoral dissertation committees and serving on the a behavioral health center board. Her previous experience includes roles as a professional development coordinator and a computer teacher, grounding her academic theories in years of practical K-5 classroom experience.