Julie D. McIntosh

Findlay High School graduate Dr. Julie D. McIntosh is giving back to her alma mater in one of the most meaningful ways possible — by helping mold the teachers of tomorrow in her hometown district and the state. “Throughout my public school education, I was fortunate to have amazing teachers that strived to make a difference in my life every year, kindergarten through 12th grade,” said McIntosh. “I always felt supported and cared for in the Findlay City School District.” McIntosh went on to become a classroom teacher at Findlay and Bowling Green high schools before moving into higher education. She’s now dean of The University of Findlay’s College of Education. “At The University of Findlay, we work closely with the public schools to place our teacher candidates in field experiences each year of their program,” said McIntosh. “It is critical for our candidates to apply what they are learning in their classes. This partnership also provides a service to public schools.” McIntosh says her positive public schools memories are too numerous to count, but she believes her teachers were preparing her to make a difference in the world and to help others. She received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Findlay, master’s degree from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and doctorate in leadership studies from BGSU. She has been an environmental specialist for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as well as a teacher, professor, program director, assistant dean and dean. Her work has been published in prestigious journals in the areas of leadership, science education, social responsibility, classroom management and professional learning communities. McIntosh lives in Findlay with her husband Bill and daughter Britney. Her daughter attends Liberty-Benton Local’s (Hancock) Benton High School.