The focus of this research dovetailed with the funder’s mission of “increasing awareness about women as individuals and in communities” by documenting and disseminating the stories of women. The Women’s Education and Leadership Fund is the fiscal legacy of the Hartford College for Women, and is charged with the promotion of women’s learning. Chanelle, Natasha, and Keisha’s work emanated from a larger research continuum focusing on veteran teachers of color as experienced in particular schools and community contexts. Specifically, their work furthered “advancing women as scholars” by offering direct experience in conducting and disseminating qualitative research. Not only did they learn about the mechanics of conducting meaningful research, but, as they state, “It is clear that we learned a lot from the veterans.” They concurred that they were, “impressed with how the veteran teachers responded to a calling to work with and for children.”