Add to ORKGI would like to thank Dr. Madalienne Peters for her guidance and reassurance from early on that I am capable of writing a thesis. Thank you to Suzanne Roybal for her time and help with my references and citations. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the willing participants of my study. Their insight as teachers has been invaluable to the development of my research. To my grandparents, Robert and Aleida Jacobs, thank you for encouraging me to seek higher education and for teaching me that “education is one thing that no one can ever take away from you. ” To my parents, Joe and Lorraine Cross, thank you for your constant support during this long and sometimes bumpy process. Kimberly and Courtney Cross, you are the best sisters tha...