This research stems from my doctoral studies where I was examining the differences between teaching and learning in classes of different size. The more I read about issues relating to class size, the more I started to notice that the student voice was almost completely absent from the research. Perhaps this was understandable, as the vast majority…

In 2009, I began my journey to earn an EdD with determination and passion but found the road included twists and turns that required perseverance and patience. By examining middle school students' perceptions about the role their relationship with a teacher has in the learning process, I listened for elements of their experiences that might inform…