Jordan Lukins

Dr. Jordan Lukins is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at NC State University's College of Education. She coordinates the undergraduate special education add-on licensure program and teaches courses on disability, inclusion, and instructional strategies for educators. Her research focuses on teacher beliefs about disability, integration of disability studies in education, and evidence-based practices in inclusive settings.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education (Applied Developmental Science and Special Education), UNC Chapel Hill
• M.A.Ed. in Special Education, East Carolina University
• B.A. in Elementary and Special Education, Elon University

Dr. Lukins collaborates with schools and informal educational settings to enhance accessibility. She develops free online training resources as a Resource Developer with the IRIS Center. Recent professional activities include a DELTA Course Improvement grant for ECI 571: Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities.

Grants & Professional Work:

• Recipient of 2023-2024 DELTA Course Improvement Grant
• Experience in school district leadership and professional development for autism/low-incidence disabilities
• Focus on building general educators' skills for inclusive classrooms and advancing special educators' instructional expertise

Her work emphasizes practical applications of research in teacher education, bridging theory and classroom practice through innovative instructional strategies.