Vicki L. Luther

Vick L. Luther is an Associate Professor in the Tift College of Education at Mercer University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. Vicki's research interests include teacher retention, co-teaching and inclusive practices, collaborative partnerships, high-quality teacher preparation, and effective reading instruction for elementary general and special educators. Vicki is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the International Literacy Association, and the Council for Learning Disabilities, and serves in various capacities in several organizations.

Publications

The Role of Administrators in Recruiting, Retaining, and Respecting Early Childhood Educators: Creating a Culture Where Teachers Feel Valued
The Role of Administrators in Recruiting, Retaining, and Respecting Early Childhood Educators: Creating a Culture Where Teachers Feel Valued
Vicki L. Luther. © 2023. 21 pages.
This chapter focuses upon the role of school administrators in protecting and preserving the well-being of early childhood educators. The author discusses the importance of...
Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field
Collaborative Approaches to Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining Teachers for the Field
Maria Peterson-Ahmad, Vicki L. Luther. © 2022. 300 pages.
Teacher retention is an area of great concern across the globe as it appears many teachers leave the field after only a few years, especially those serving low-income students....
The Need for Multidimensional and Longitudinal Teacher Training
The Need for Multidimensional and Longitudinal Teacher Training
Vicki L. Luther, Maria B. Peterson-Ahmad. © 2022. 28 pages.
This chapter focuses on the need for multidimensional and longitudinal teacher preparation that begins in the educator preparation program (EPP) and continues into and throughout...
Social-Emotional Learning, Awareness, and Strategies for Teachers: Collaborative Approaches
Social-Emotional Learning, Awareness, and Strategies for Teachers: Collaborative Approaches
Schuyler Beecher, Kristina A. Peterson, Maria B. Peterson-Ahmad, Vicki L. Luther. © 2022. 20 pages.
It is no secret that education systems across the country are experiencing a dramatic teacher shortage and that burnout and turnover rates for educational professionals is at an...
The Role of Administrators in Recruiting, Retaining, and Respecting Early Childhood Educators: Creating a Culture Where Teachers Feel Valued
The Role of Administrators in Recruiting, Retaining, and Respecting Early Childhood Educators: Creating a Culture Where Teachers Feel Valued
Vicki L. Luther. © 2020. 21 pages.
This chapter focuses upon the role of school administrators in protecting and preserving the well-being of early childhood educators. The author discusses the importance of...