Abstract
As school districts across the United States work to increase teacher diversity, Black students in teacher preparation programs often face major challenges that can make it hard to complete their training and become teachers. The ongoing loss of Black educators highlights the need to better understand their stories and perspectives, especially those of Black pre-service teachers. This qualitative case study focuses on the experiences of a high-achieving Black female pre-service teacher, “Julia,” and follows her journey through teacher preparation. By sharing her story, the study looks at how Black pre-service teachers like Julia find ways to continue and succeed in these programs.
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Strachan, Samantha L.
(2026)
"Brilliance Beyond the Margins: Centering the Voice and Experiences of a Black Pre-Service Teacher,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 9:
Iss.
3, Article 10.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol9/iss3/10