Saturday, December 24, 2011

Professional Hopes and Goals

Professional Hopes and Goals
This course may be over but the lessons never are.  The lessons we have learned will be taken out into the world and understanding and social justice will be continued on through our work.  We are the examples and we must spread the word to others. 
One hope that I have for all children and families that come into my care is that they feel safe, welcome, and valued.  I also hope that we will all learn from each other.  I never want anyone to feel left out or unvalued.
The goal that I set for the early childhood field is that all children are taught to respect other for their differences.  It is also important that the children will take the opportunity to learn from each other.  If a seed of understanding and compassion can be planted in one child then our work will continue. 
Colleagues and friends- I want to thank you for all your support through this class.  I feel that we have grown together, cried with each other, and supported on another through the tough times.  Only through this type of bond could we bare our hearts without fear of ridicule.  

1 comment:

  1. Leslie,

    I feel like I say this a lot but we have such a big responsibility as ECP. Respect , value, and feeling welcome...not such an easy job but doable when we work together.

    Thank you for your words and best of luck as we move on to our next course.

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Personal Childhood Web

Mom-My mother
Influence: showed me a love of learning that has lasted a life time. She would have “Tea Parties” with me but insisted on real food not pretend. She would read to us each night and tuck us in. She showed her love and affection by being there and showing me how to make it on my own. Her impact on my life is ongoing. She is still guiding me to be a better and stronger person.

Dad: My birth father
Influence: taught me that continuing your education may be tough but is always worth the effort. He would take me on camping trips each summer and road trips to historical places. He always called me “sis”. His influence takes me to historical sites. I have an appetite for history.

Don: My step-dad (Dad)
Influence: taught me that hard work was important in life. He taught me how to drive my first stick shift. He moved me back and forth to college many times without question. He considered me his own and became my father when mine abandoned me. He still checks in on me and makes sure my head is on straight.

Grandma D: Paternal Grandmother
Influence: she taught me how to be a “proper” young lady. I remember how I should behave to this day. She showed me how to make ordinary everyday things into magical paths to the imaginary world. A refrigerator box could be a house, doctor’s office, fort, or a cave below hundreds of feet. She showed me how to cook and sew so I could be a good wife. Though she is not with me now I still can look at a plain item and imagine where it could lead me.

Grandma Z: Maternal Grandmother
Influence: taught me that women could be fierce and independent. She loved flowers and taught me a love of them as well.