Biography
Julie Stiegemeyer is Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Concordia University Irvine. She has a master’s degree in English education. Julie has taught writing for English learners, composition, and literature. She’s also written over 20 books for children. Julie’s passion is helping students build their writing skills, and she loves seeing their confidence grow.
Education
- Master of Fine Arts, University of Saint Thomas, Houston, Texas, Poetry Concentration (Anticipated Graduation 2029)
- Master of Arts for Teachers, Indiana University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Emphasis in English
- Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan, English major, music minor, Lutheran Teaching Diploma
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), University of Cambridge
- Single-Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential, English, CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Professional Experience
- Director of Online Writing Lab, Concordia University Irvine, 2025-Present
- Success Coach / Writing Consultant, Concordia University Irvine, 2024-2025
- Assistant Manager Writing Support, Pepperdine University, 2019-2024
- Adjunct Instructor, Pepperdine University, 2023-2024
- Adjunct Instructor, Concordia University Irvine, 2015-2019
- English Instructor, Colorado Technical University Online, 2010-2012
- Limited Term Lecturer, Indiana University-Purdue University, 2008-2009
- Adjunct Instructor, Brown Mackie College, 2007-2008
- Children’s Author, 1990-Present
Presentations & Speaking Engagements
- Research and Development Day, “Top Grading Tips for Faculty Teaching Writers,” Irvine, CA (2025)
- Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institution Educators Conference, “Building Community in Online Programs: Digital Strategies to Foster a Sense of Belonging,” (co-presenter) Chicago, IL (2025)
- SoCal WCA, “I’m Just Not Good at Writing: Four Ways to Rewrite Negative Stories and Improve Writing Skills,” San Diego, CA (2025)
- Research and Development Day, “Sense of Belonging,” (co-presenter) CUI, Irvine, CA (2024)
- HSI Faculty Fellows Learning Series, “Writing Support in the Graduate Resource Center,” (co-presenter), CUI, Irvine, CA (2024)
- Women’s Retreat, “Journaling and Spiritual Growth,” Faith Lutheran Church, Capistrano Beach, CA (2023)
- Radio Interview, “Why I Became a Lutheran,” Issues, Etc. (2023)
- Lunch and Learn Series for faculty, “AI and Writing in Higher Education,” Pepperdine University, online (2023)
- Library appearance, “Writing and Publishing,” Westmont Public Library, Westmont, IL (2015)
- School visits (whole assemblies and smaller groups, 2013-2015)
- Presentations at Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conferences, Pittsburgh, PA (2006-2010)
Professional Memberships
- International Writing Centers Association (IWCA)
- Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Consortium of Graduate Communication (CGC)
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)