Saturday, June 23, 2012

The end of another course



My goal and hope for my future as an early childhood professional is that I provide a warm and accepting environment for the families and children who I work with.  I want to create an environment where children feel safe and free to be themselves and not have to worry about being stereotyped.  I want children to be able to stand up for what is right and be open minded and accepting of differences.  I want families to see the center not just as a place to drop off their child but as a place of excitement and wonder where their child will be loved, accepted, and inspired. 

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to each member of this class.  I don’t think of each of you as just a classmate but as a valued colleague whom I am able to bounce ideas off of and get honest feedback.  Without the support from each other this journey would have been a long and boring ride but we have made it more bearable for each other.  So again dear WILDFLOWERS it is not good byes but see you in the next course. 


WILDFLOWERS

Without our differences our world would be bland
Individuals need to be able to shine no matter what
Learn to accept each other’s culture, beliefs, and languages
Differently abled doesn’t mean they can’t
Follow your heart
Level the playing field with education
Open the mind to acceptance
Willingness to learn about others
Ears open to listen for clues and hurt hearts
Respect
Strong enough to stand up for others rights


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  1. DeniceJune 24, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Leslie I love your goal especially where you want families to see the center not just as a place to drop off their child but as a place of excitement and wonder where their child will be loved, accepted, and inspired and this what we need in the world quality centers that posses these qualities that you have stated. Thank you for your great blogs and inspirational words.

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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.