Background: In order to recruit and retain Latinx teachers, we must first understand how they choose to enter teaching; are socialized; and the influence of factors such as race, ethnicity, and culture on their beliefs and teaching practices. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the life history of Oscar, a Latino immigrant preservice physical education teacher. Method: Occupational socialization theory and life history methodology guided all the steps of this study. Results: Oscar’s life history revealed key narratives that were influential in constructing his socialization toward teaching and coaching. A constant search for belonging was an emerging theme. Conclusion: This life history highlights the significance and value in voicing the experiences and perspectives of our up and coming ethnically diverse educators. Oscar’s story adds a diverse lens to the occupational socialization and life history literature, especially from a recruitment and retainment standpoint.

背景：为了招聘和留住拉丁裔教师，我们首先必须了解他们如何选择进入教学领域；已社会化；以及种族、民族和文化等因素对其信仰和教学实践的影响。目的：本研究的目的是探讨拉丁裔移民职前体育教师奥斯卡的生活史。方法：职业社会化理论和生活史方法指导了本研究的所有步骤。结果：奥斯卡的生活史揭示了对他构建教学和教练社会化具有影响力的关键叙述。不断寻找归属感是一个新兴的主题。结论：这段人生史强调了表达我们未来的多元化教育工作者的经验和观点的重要性和价值。奥斯卡的故事为职业社会化和生活史文献增添了多样化的视角，特别是从招聘和保留的角度来看。