To say that I am sad to see this journey would be a lie.
This has been long but so worth it in the end. I am thankful to be done but
have learned so much along the way. I have learned and passed on many great
things on this journey with Kids.
The first thing, I can be the biggest advocate for children.
I can do so much more for them than help them develop who they are and will
become.
The second thing is I truly understand more about children
and families. My job is not just dedicated to the children, but their families.
We have to connect with the families because even though the child may be with
us more hours of the day than their parents, their parents are still first in
their eyes and in their world. I cannot over step the boundaries the parents have
laid for them.
Lastly, and one of the most important things I learned from
this program is how to be an effective leader and communicator. Communication
was already big on my radar for people and life, but now I understand how to do
it better. It is like that book, “The 5 Love languages.” You have to understand
your love language and others love language in order to understand them and
truly show them love. Well the same goes for communication. You have to
understand how they communicate and hear in order for you to be effective. Just
because you say it does not mean, it was heard.
My long term goal, is to stay in this field for a lifetime.
I know that may seem funny, but with how things are changing and moving, who
knows where I will be tomorrow. I love this job. I want to make a difference,
and I want to stay working in the ECE field.
I want to tell everyone who has helped, guided me and went
through this journey together, thank you from the bottom of my heart and that
we are DONE!!! I am so glad that I did it and went through it with you all. You
guys helped me grow, understand things better/differently and I appreciate it.
Good Luck to you all!!! God Bless!!
Wanted to include a wordle but couldn't so here are my words:
Thanks
Gratitude
Early Childhood Forever
Completion
God Bless
Hi Lisa!
ReplyDeleteYou have provided such wonderful insight all throughout this course and I have no doubt in my mind that you are an excellent anti-bias educator. I have also learned the importance of being an advocate for children and now understand that this is an important factor of helping them reach their full potential. I really like how you mentioned the importance of being dedicated not just to children, but to their families as well. If we don't form partnerships with families, then there will more than likely not be a continuation of learning between a child's school and home life. Good luck and congratulations! We did it! :)