Merideth Garcia

Merideth Garcia is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L), where she specializes in English education, digital literacies, and fan studies. Her roles include teaching courses such as ENG 411 (Capstone in English Education) and advising future educators. She holds a Ph.D. in English and Education from the University of Michigan (2018), alongside prior degrees in English Literature (Middlebury College, 2011) and Curriculum & Instruction (University of Texas at Austin, 2004).

Her research focuses on inclusive pedagogies, critical digital practices, and the intersection of fan communities with academic literacy. Notable projects include exploring AI's impact on English education and humanizing online teaching through critical digital pedagogy. She has published in journals like English Education and presented at conferences such as the National Council of Teachers of English.

• Teaching Award recipient
• Co-author of works on AI in education and queer representation in true crime
• Advocates for sustainable teaching practices and equity in education

Her professional journey includes teaching high school English and ESOL, and she currently mentors educators navigating technology integration in polarized educational environments.