Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Theses, Dissertations and Capstones 2016 Preschool to School: Transition through the Eyes of Teachers Ruthann Arneson
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[email protected]. Preschool to School: Transition through the Eyes of Teachers A dissertation submitted to The Graduate College of Marshall University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education In Curriculum and Instruction by Ruthann Arneson Approved by Dr. Linda Spatig, Ed. D. Committee Chair Dr. Ronald Childress, Ed. D. Dr. Janet Dozier, Ed. D. Dr. Louis Watts, Ed. D. Marshall University December 2016 ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would first like to thank all the teachers who shared their time and expertise with me. Providing your insight into transitions is appreciated. Your dedication to the children you teach was evident and I am grateful for all you do. Next I thank the members of my committee, starting with Dr. Spatig, my committee chair. I appreciate your guidance throughout this process. I was intrigued by qualitative research when I met you 23 years ago during TDP.