Teacher Education Yearbook XXVI Building Upon Inspirations and Aspirations with Hope, Courage, and Strength: Teacher Educators' Commitment to Today's (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781475848311)

Nancy P. Gallavan, PhD, professor of Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas, specializes in classroom assessments, cultural competence, social studies education, and internship supervision in their nationally recognized MAT Program. With 20 years of experience in K-12 education, 25 years of experience in higher education, and 180+ peer-reviewed publications across her areas of expertise, Nancy has received awards for teaching, service, and scholarship. Notably, Nancy served as the 2013-14 ATE President and was honored as a 2013 KDP Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Chapter inaugural member and a 2016 ATE Distinguished Member.

LeAnn G. Putney, PhD, is a full professor in educational psychology at UNLV. Her ethnographic and action research projects have focused on how teachers and students construct responsible communities for academic success in K-12 schools. She has examined teacher and collective classroom efficacy from a Vygotskian perspective to illustrate how efficacy can be developed and enhanced. She also co-authored A Vision of Vygotsky, a book on Vygotskian theories related to pedagogical principles for teachers. LeAnn co-founded Innovations International Charter School of NV (IICSN) and serves as Director of Research and Governing Body President.