Theorizing Practice, Practicing Theory: 12th International Language Teacher Education Conference

Paper (30 minutes = 20 minutes paper presentation + 10 minutes discussion)

This study delves into the career journeys of two Spanish teachers who departed the classroom in North Carolina amidst a severe teacher shortage. Employing a history-in-person framework, the research analyzes how the teachers' personal histories intersected with institutional challenges, revealing the impact on their professional paths over a five-year period.