Acknowledgments
I would like to dedicate this work to Dr. Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Had it not been for his encouragement and support, this work would never have come to fruition. Dr. Supovitz defines what it means to be an excellent teacher and mentor. Thank you, Jon.
I would also like to dedicate this work to my wife Sheri and my two wonderful children, Julia Grace and Thomas Clayton. I love you.