Mariëtte Lusse

Dr. Mariëtte Lusse is a Professor at the Research Centre Urban Talent of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She holds dual professorships in Child Poverty (since 2022) and Working Together with Parents (since 2014). Her work bridges academic research and practical application in urban education and social support systems.

• Focus on empowering parents in disadvantaged contexts
• Develops evidence-based tools for educational professionals
• Collaborates across disciplines in education, social work, and healthcare

Her research emphasizes:

• Preventing school dropout through parent-school partnerships
• Addressing systemic child poverty through SOS (Signalling, Supporting, Stimulating) frameworks
• Designing adaptive programs for early language development

Key trends in her recent publications include:

• Formative evaluations of school-family interventions
• Historical and contemporary educational theory applications
• Tool development for urban secondary education

Scientific contributions include:

• NRO-VOR Practice Prize nomination
• Triptych manuals for child poverty identification/support
• Integration of design science research methodologies

She actively engages with students through:

• Guest lectures across AD, bachelor's, and master's programs
• Graduation symposiums like 'Parents in the Spotlights'
• Curriculum development in parenting support and dropout prevention