Ellen B. Meier

Ellen B. Meier is a Professor of Practice at Teachers College, Columbia University, serving as Executive Director of the Center for Technology and School Change and Coordinator of the Educational Technology Specialist Program. She holds affiliations with the departments of Mathematics, Science & Technology and Communication, Media and Learning Technologies Design.

Her educational background includes an Ed.D. in Leadership and Organization from Teachers College, an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Minnesota, and a B.A. in English Education from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Meier’s research focuses on innovation and systemic change in education, particularly in technology policy/practice, technology leadership, and curriculum design with technology. She explores transformative shifts in pedagogy, especially during disruptions like the pandemic, and advocates for leveraging mobile devices and digital tools to enhance learning.

Her publications span STEM education, online pedagogy, and technology-driven educational reforms. She actively engages with university-school partnerships to bridge policy and practice, emphasizing equity and scalability in educational technology adoption.

Dr. Meier oversees the Center for Technology and School Change, which focuses on systemic educational transformation through technology integration. She advises on grants related to technology leadership and collaborates on projects addressing formative assessment and 21st-century learning environments.