Scribner, Jay D.612245122008-08-282008-08-282005http://hdl.handle.net/2152/1549textThis research was a qualitative study of 4 White, female elementary school teachers working in an urban school district populated by a majority of Mexican American students. This study sought to identify the attributes that in spite of cultural differences allow White, middle-class, female teachers to be effective in providing a successful school experience to Mexican American children. This study examined the perceptions, beliefs, and life experiences of these 4 White female teachers and the practices they bring to their classroom.electronicengCopyright is held by the author. Presentation of this material on the Libraries' web site by University Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin was made possible under a limited license grant from the author who has retained all copyrights in the works.Mexican American students--Education (Elementary)--United StatesTeacher effectiveness--United StatesTeachers, White--United StatesThesis3174438