In It for the Long Haul: How Rural Veteran Teachers Persist in the Profession

Authors

DeJuanna M. Parker, Winona State University

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Description

Research has determined that experienced teachers are more effective in the classroom; thus, efforts to retain them in the profession becomes an important issue to all stakeholders (Mirza, 2011). The key to retention of this valuable educational coalition lies partly in understanding factors that influence persistence in the profession. Respect, recognition, and connectedness with the community, along with intrinsic rewards, and the “call” to teach are prominent components in veteran teachers’ decisions to remain in the profession (McCoy, 2006). Educational executives may find that understanding these factors may be useful in developing practices to help new teachers become veteran teachers.

Publication Date

3-1-2018

Publisher

Virginia Education Association Conference

Keywords

Teacher Retention, Teachers, Retention, Veteran Teachers

Department

Education Doctorate

Disciplines

Education

Comments

This text was prepared for Virginia Education Association Conference held in March 2018.

Recommended Citation

Parker, DeJuanna M., "In It for the Long Haul: How Rural Veteran Teachers Persist in the Profession" (2018). Education Doctorate Faculty Works. 12.
https://openriver.winona.edu/educationeddfacultyworks/12