Building Partnerships by Serving in Dual Roles to Support P-12 and Teacher Education

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Thursday 9:50 am Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
  In Roundtable Session: School-University Partnership Research Roundtable: Preservice Teacher Education (Table 10)

Abstract

This narrative utilizes Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) methodology to emphasize the significance of building relationships and fostering a culture of communication and care within and between local and higher education communities. Through dual roles as a Site Council member for a P-12 school district and a Program/Project Coordinator at a university, the narrative illustrates how these positions have contributed to strengthening existing collaborations and inspired new partnerships, promoting innovative educational solutions. The integration of Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) provides a framework for understanding the development of mutual empathy and empowerment, highlighting the impact of these relationships on enhancing educational experiences and supporting teacher candidates and students in both P-12 and higher education settings.

Author

• Laura Schwartz, Kansas State University