Michele Lucia

Academic Coordinator
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
M.S. Higher Education

Michele Lucia is the Academic Program Coordinator for the BS Early Childhood Studies program in The College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Walden University. Dr. Lucia holds degrees from Cornell University and Vanderbilt University, and has a diverse and rich professional background that includes time spent as a childcare center director, educational consultant, Montessori teacher, and children’s photographer. She has taught students of all ages, both in person and online, and published and presented on a number of topics related to early childhood education. Dr. Lucia joined Walden University in 2008, and has worked as a contributing faculty member and faculty lead, participated in the development of courses and improvement of several programs, and served as an active member of various university committees.

Education

EdD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

MEd, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

BA, Cornell University

Public Service

Global Day of Service, Volunteer -

Awards / Honors

Nominated for Extraordinary Faculty Award, Walden University, 2012

Publications

Lucia, M. (2013). The Need for Differentiated Instruction in Preschool: A Case Study. Journal of Early Childhoo

Lucia, M. (2013). Outcomes for Children of Single Parents: Challenging the Myths. Journal of Early Childhood

Presentations

Sachs, R., Lucia, M. (2023). Find Out What Parents Really Want . National Head Start Association

Lucia, M. (2023). So you want to write a children's book? . NAEYC

Cheney, M., Lucia, M. (2023). StoryStruck: Strategies for Engaging Young Children in the Wonder-filled World of Reading. National Head Start Association

Lucia, M. (2017). So you want to write a children's book? . NAEYC

Lucia, M. (2012). From Educator to Parent: A Perspective on Communication from "Both Sides of the Fence." . FLAEYC

Lucia, M. (2014). Charting your course: How to navigate your own professional development to move forward along the evolving early childhood career pathway.. NAEYC

Lucia, M., Noble, L. S. (2016). So, you want to make a difference? . SCAEYC

Lucia, M. (2014). The ABCs of Families: Above and Beyond Communication. NAEYC