AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS IN THE NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE MOVEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First, thank you to my beautiful bride, Patrice, and my precious boys, Addison and Weston. Without your constant encouragement, I could never have completed this chapter of our adventure together. Patrice, your support and sacrifice during these crazy five years have enabled me to pursue my dream and I cannot begin to describe how grateful I am and how much I love you. Addison and Weston, love God, pursue his dreams for your life, and always be willing to learn something new. I extend my sincere appreciation to my professors at UTA who served on my thesis committee: Pat Taylor, my thesis advisor and committee chair, for your encouragement and guidance through the thesis process; David Hopman, for your insight, support, and desire to prepare your students for success in the profession; and, Gary Robinette, for your encouragement, love of the profession, and, especially, for opening my eyes to the incredible breadth and opportunity in the profession of landscape architecture. I would also like to thank the other professors who have contributed to m