Lynn Meade’s passion for teaching began in elementary school, where she spent summers turning old textbooks into homework assignments for her friends. That early love of learning has only deepened over time, shaping a career devoted to helping others grow. She believes learning is most effective when students understand why content matters and how it applies beyond the classroom. Often describing herself as the “fertilizer” that helps others grow, she views teaching as the intentional cultivation of potential—sometimes by encouraging, sometimes by challenging, and sometimes by removing the weeds that interfere with learning.
A Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Meade creates courses that help students bridge the gap between academic learning and career readiness. Through her work with the Fulbright Learning Community, she equips faculty with innovative strategies to strengthen student learning. As a Success Coach, she champions students who need additional support, helping them navigate resources, build confidence, and persist toward their goals.
Dr. Meade led the AAC&U ePortfolio Institute at the University of Arkansas, a role that sparked multiple campus initiatives and resulted in the creation of Professional ePortfolio, an open educational resource she authored. She has also authored Advanced Public Speaking and coauthored two faculty-focused guides, Coaching Connections: Helping Students Navigate Their College Experience and Peer Observation of Teaching: A Practical Guide for College Teachers. In addition, she has delivered more than 100 presentations on teaching and learning.
At the heart of Dr. Meade’s work is a deep belief in growth—helping people look inward, recognize their strengths, and unleash their potential so they can, in turn, contribute meaningfully to the growth of others.
