Lindsay Meeker

Lindsay Meeker, Ed.D., is a Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education and Co-Director of the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education at Western Illinois University's School of Education. She holds an Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, an M.S.Ed. in Bilingual Education, an M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a B.S. in Special Education. Her work bridges early childhood education with equity-focused practices, mindfulness/yoga integration, and community-based initiatives.

• Education: Ed.D. Early Childhood, M.S.Ed. Bilingual Education, M.S.Ed. Educational Leadership, B.S. Special Education

Dr. Meeker's research emphasizes equity for early learners and families, mindfulness/yoga in schools, and multilingual education. She has presented at national/international conferences (e.g., NAEYC, TESOL, NABE) and co-authored publications on yoga in schools and pandemic-era educational equity. She currently serves on Illinois' Bilingual Advisory Council and leads initiatives to develop a Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Center on the Quad Cities campus.