Retaining Educators - Schools Where Teachers Want to Stay
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/07/2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT)
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- Non-member - $150
- Member - $150
Tuesdays, July 7– August 11, 2026, 2-3 PM CT
Analyze your school’s current retention efforts. Join in reviewing recent research about what helps educators love their schools and want to remain employed at them. Use your analysis and review to develop an educator retention plan for your school.
Course Objectives:
- Explore the concepts of a research-based framework to support educator retention.
- Compare your school’s current retention efforts to a research-based framework.
- Build an educator retention plan for your school setting.
- Develop a strategic educator retention plan.
- Explore and apply concepts of career development for educators.
- Explore and apply concepts of leadership development for educators.
- Explore and apply concepts of positive employee experience and well-being.
- Effectively communicate educator compensation and benefits.
- Develop a culture of recognizing and appreciating educators.
Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.
Dr. Lorinda Sankey (Moderator)
Dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and Head of Teacher Education
Concordia University - Nebraska
Dr. Lorinda Sankey serves Concordia University, Nebraska as Dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and Head of Teacher Education, in addition to teaching one course, Teaching the Christian Faith, for those who are preparing to serve in Lutheran schools and congregations.
Dr. Sankey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Concordia Nebraska, a Master of Science degree in Education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Ph.D. in Education Studies from Saint Louis University. Before becoming a faculty member at Concordia, Sankey taught elementary and middle level students for 20 years in Lutheran schools in Florida, Iowa and Illinois.
Dr. Sankey loves spending time with her husband, Dr. Ken Sankey, their six children and children-in-law, all of whom are Concordia Nebraska alumni, and nine grandchildren. She also enjoys growing flowers, traveling, cooking for others, and trying new foods.
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