My greatest hope when working with families from diverse
backgrounds is that I provide them with the needed support and guidance that
they require. Sounds easy but much like the subject matter my thought runs deep
this is not something I say in passing. I think each family is unique and so
are their specific needs. My
thought is that we will be able to establish a strong sense of mutual respect
and trust and with that it will help guide us in determining their needs and
the specific needs of their child. Too, I will learn from them and they too
will learn from me. And with this shared knowledge this will be lead us on the path and will guide us!
My goal for the early childhood field is that we should try
and raise the bar on how we are serving families in regard to equity and
quality. I have been in Arizona for just a short time and I see that we as
professionals still have loads of work to do helping empower families. In
Arizona I see that there is a great deal of inequity especially in the rural
communities. My hope is that we can work harder to understand the importance of
a families’ culture and embrace this.
A special thank-you goes out to each of my colleagues. My
journey is enriched by each of you. Your professional thoughts and insights
allow me to grow and truly do enrich this my Masters experience.
My hope is that our paths will still be moving together. If
so I look forward to it. And if not. I wish you all the best. For those who are
taking the last course I will see you, figuratively on January 7th.
Wishing you all a safe and Happy Holiday Season, and a Great
New Year.
Yes, and Dr. Shephard a special thank-you from me to you! I
have learned so much!!
You are a great instructor!!!
All of my best! Millie
Millie,
ReplyDeleteI like the goal you set for the early childhood field, I think it is important that as early childhood educators we are always raising the bar and improving on the services we can provide to the families and students we work with. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season and a great new year as well!
Candice
Millie,
ReplyDeleteI can feel your passion in your posts when you write about the children you are now serving in your new position. That passion will serve you well as you begin this new journey in a location that needs to have its rich culture celebrated. Best wishes and hope to be learning beside you again in the next course.
Milly,
ReplyDeleteAs I told you before, the early childhood field in Arizona has found a great representative on you. I am pretty sure the differences you have perceived in the different areas you are working at are going to allow you better practice all that we have learned throughout the previous and current courses. Thanks for always sharing your experiences through your comments and posts!
Enjoy the well-deserved time off and I wish you the best in the last course before the specialization!
Millie,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed working with you. I am sure you will meet your goals and I hope your hopes are realized. Good luck.