Julia Kernbach

Dr. Julia Kernbach is a Research Associate in the Erasmus+ project HERMMES at Alanus University in Alfter and holds a position as an academic and artistic assistant in the Department of Art (Photography) at the University of Siegen. She completed her PhD in 2024 with a thesis on teacher professionalization in media education, published as *Transdisziplinäre Medienbildung* (2025). Her roles include leading certificate courses on media education for early childhood educators and collaborating with institutions like the German Montessori Society. Kernbach’s research bridges aesthetics, digitalization, and cultural education, emphasizing analogue media practices in educational settings.

Education: PhD 2024 (Alanus University), M.Ed. 2021 (Pedagogy), MA Fine Arts/Photography (1999-2006, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf). She has extensive experience in workshops and exhibitions, including collaborations with the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen and international conferences.

Research focuses on **media education in progressive schools**, **digital literacy**, and **critical approaches to technology in education**. Her work addresses teacher training needs, parental involvement, and inclusive digital practices. Notable projects include the MünDig Study on maturity and digitalization in Waldorf/Montessori schools and the *Medienbildung 360 Grad* certification course.

Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and practical guides on media pedagogy. Awards include recognitions for artistic and academic contributions, though specific names are not detailed here.