M. Elizabeth Azukas

Dr. M. Elizabeth Azukas is an Associate Professor of Professional and Secondary Education and Instructional Design Technology at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University and has held diverse leadership roles in education, including instructional supervisor, principal, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent.

Her research focuses on systems thinking, change leadership, digital and virtual leadership, online and blended learning, and the use of simulations and AI to enhance teaching and leadership preparation. She has led educational redesigns and innovation efforts across K-12 and higher education contexts, including international collaborations with schools and ministries of education.

Dr. Azukas is co-chair of the team developing national digital leadership standards as part of the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) initiative—a partnership between the Digital Learning Collaborative, Quality Matters, and the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance. She is also contributing to shaping the national research agenda for K–12 online learning in collaboration with the Digital Learning Collaborative. She is the co-creator of the DOT Framework for AI-enhanced learning, and her current work explores how artificial intelligence can support more equitable, personalized, and sustainable education systems.