Understanding teacher identity : the complexities of forming an identity as professional teacher The development of teacher identity: Becoming a teacher The impact of teacher education in school practice: The professional identity development of a novice primary school teacher of mathematics Mediated representations of teacher identity in Mr. D: Reconciling cultural images of the expert professional educator Its just kinda like a year long job interview : Preservice teacher identity development in a year long teacher residency The TIN WOODMAN: An analogy for overcoming heartless educator preparation Work(s) in progress: Professional teacher identity development in lesbian and gay preservice e la teachers Exploring the mathematics identities of pre service elementary and early childhood teachers Pre service language teachers agency experiences: Constructing professional identities through agentive participation in university courses Music teacher resilience: Identity transitions during the early years of teaching Epilogue: Teacher identity: The importance of making sense of ones self as teacher. Understanding Teacher Identity is a collection of studies that examine the complexities of teacher identity and the role of teacher preparation programs in shaping it. Important to this is a realization that the psychological and pedagogical underpinnings of teacher identity hold importance in shaping who a teacher will become in his her practice