In Education

In my lifetime I have faced many challenges and have been supported by many wonderful individuals. In this case it is no different. Three years ago when I left my home country and my family, it was another challenging time. Without the assistance of some very precious colleagues and friends, this work would not be completed at this time. I have always put the Creator first in my life, and he remains first on the list of those who have my everlasting appreciation. I am very grateful to the five pre-service teachers who shared with me their views that form the basis for this study. It is my hope that your stories will serve as one example of reflective practice in education. To my Chair, Dr. Rosary Lalik, my advisor, my mentor, and my friend, you walked with me from the beginning to the end of this journey. You held my hand, and you were always there for me. I owe you a debt of gratitude that I could never repay. To my committee members, Dr. Bonnie Billingsley, Dr. Don Creamer, Dr. Jerome Niles, and Dr. Kusum Singh, each of you were hand picked because I greatly admire you. You are my strong supporters and exemplars, and I sincerely thank you