Julia Leischner
Assistant Professor of Biology

Angela Hall A-223
217-525-1420 Ext. 3309
jleischner@ben.edu

Education

Middle Tennessee State University,  B.S.
University of Illinois at Springfield, M.A.
Walden University,  PhD in progress

Teaching Experience

Lincoln Land  Community College (5 years)
Illinois College
Benedictine University  at Springfield  

Current and Prior Experience

Environmental  consultant, microbiologist, fitness &
wellness instructor, personal  trainer, and holistic health
practitioner.         

Member:  Sierra Club         

Green  Club Advisor – Benedictine University at Springfield          

Teaching Methods

Lecture  accompanied by a variety of audio-visual presentations and laboratory  experimentation.   

Hobbies/Interests

Teaching  and practicing yoga, pilates, holistic wellness and fitness, running, organic  gardening, mind/body therapies, researching the health benefits of complementary  alternative medicine, protecting and preserving the environment.