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Nancy Luke is an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University (WCU), affiliated with the College of Education and Allied Professions and the School of Teaching and Learning. She transitioned from elementary classroom teaching in inner-city public schools and overseas with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS) in Germany to college-level instruction, first in Savannah, Georgia, and currently at WCU. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology and education.
Dr. Luke's education includes:
- Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, University of Georgia
- MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- BS, University of Virginia
Her research interests emphasize the intentional use of digital tools to support equitable teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education settings. Core themes include digital agency (student empowerment through technology choices), multimodal literacy development (integrating diverse media forms), and leveraging digital storytelling as a pedagogical strategy. She advocates for technology applications that address systemic inequities in educational access and outcomes.
Though no specific grants or students are listed in her profile, her professional narrative highlights ongoing mentorship through academic instruction and institutional service roles. She contributes to WCU's academic community through her role in the School of Teaching and Learning, where her work bridges theory and practice in modern educational methodologies.
