The process and impact of a community of practice on teacher knowledge and integration of culturally responsive pedagogy

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you kept me on track, pushed me, challenged me, and inspired me.To my Principals Shannon Conley, Tammy Boyle, and Michelle Gabrielian, thank you. I watched with admiration as you led with strength, grace, and joy. I aspire to be all the best parts of each of you. 3 Dedication Page This work is dedicated to my family. Doctoral work is simply not possible in isolation. Each of you has inspired me to stay the course on this journey. Nick, you believed in me before I believed in myself. Thank you for your tireless encouragement, your intellectual companionship, and the laughter and love you bring to each day. I am grateful for the sacrifices you made during my time in this program, and I am excited and optimistic for all that the future holds. You inspire me to be the best version of myself. Renee and Pierce, never stop learning. Mom and Dad, you will always be my first teachers. Dad, when you taught me to drive, you told me to always look where I wanted to be. Here I am. You taught me to persevere with grit and quiet determination.I love you all more than words can tell.