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This edited volume sheds light on the lived experiences of underrepresented scholars as they transitioned into their professional roles. Bringing together the stories of doctoral students, practicing scholars, and preeminent scholars in the field of education, the book focuses on the development of voice and scholarship within underrepresented populations in colleges of education and the intersectionality of mentoring. Throughout the book, authors highlight the impact that sources of support and development, such as the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), had on doctoral degree completion and post degree attainment professional endeavors. Overall, the collection shares and contextualizes experiences and implications of support regarding career advancement related to diversifying higher education faculty and administration.

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“This book offers is more depth to our existing understanding of mentoring … . Although the book is likely to produce the best effect when read from cover to cover, its chapters also work as stand-alone pieces. … another valuable contribution of the book comes from this exact reality: its recommendations and insights to practitioners, such as supervisors, teachers, or whoever wants to become a good mentor. … the book is a valuable contribution to the mentoring literature.” (Melina Aarnikoivu, Higher Education, November 15, 2021)

This book offers is more depth to our existing understanding of mentoring ... . Although the book is likely to produce the best effect when read from cover to cover, its chapters also work as stand-alone pieces. ... another valuable contribution of the book comes from this exact reality: its recommendations and insights to practitioners, such as supervisors, teachers, or whoever wants to become a good mentor. ... the book is a valuable contribution to the mentoring literature. (Melina Aarnikoivu, Higher Education, November 15, 2021)

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DeShawn Chapman is Manager of the Parramore Education and Innovation District Education Programs in the Center for Higher Education Innovation at the University of Central Florida, USA. Chapman is also Director of First Star Central Florida Academy, a postsecondary and career preparation program for youth in foster care. Chapman is a Holmes Scholar Alumna and Vice Chair of the Urban Education Topical Action Group with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Chapman’s practical work and research focus on cultivating equitable learning environments for learners impacted by poverty, trauma, and/or foster care. Amanda Wilkerson is Assistant Professor of Urban Education in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida, USA. She also serves as affiliated faculty and visiting scholar with the Center for Minority Serving Institutions at Rutgers University, USA. Wilkerson is a Holmes Scholar Alumna andChair of the Urban Education Topical Action Group with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Wilkerson has written educational materials and coordinated forums on significant social, educational, and community matters. Her Twitter handle is @DrAVWilkerson. 

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