Preparation for meaning-filled experiences over time, such as teacher
inquiry, is essential in teacher preparation (DiLucchio & Leaman 2012).
Chanelle, Natasha, and Keisha each engaged in individual teacher inquiry
projects during their student teaching semesters. The teacher inquiry
experience in our program consists of: developing an inquiry question, utilizing
institutional and practitioner data, and enacting multiple iterations
to inform both the teacher’s effect on student learning as well as her own
professional growth. Beyond the program-driven requirements, Chanelle,
Natasha, and Keisha engaged in the independent level of research of which
they have written