Joseph Wiemelt Ed.d.

Joseph Wiemelt Ed.D. serves as the Executive Director of Secondary Multilingual & Alternative Programs at Urbana School District #116 since July 2009, with prior roles including Principal and Director of Equity & Bilingual Programs. Wiemelt leads various educational initiatives such as curriculum development for Dual Language and Migrant Education Programs, oversees school improvement initiatives, and facilitates training for teachers in equity and culturally responsive practices. Experience also includes adjunct instructor roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and DePaul University, as well as service as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. Department of State in Spain. Wiemelt holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Policy, Organization & Leadership, along with multiple degrees and endorsements in education.