Three deeply felt learnings
from this program:
I take from this program the
willingness to make a change. The positivism of what a smile and a hug offer
from a child. I take from this course that diversity is what makes us unique
and opens up our humane side of coexist and understand one another. I take from
this course that following my dreams with passion will conduct me to places I
can make come true. I have learned that collaboration and communication are key
in every professional life and that I am not alone in this road, there is
always somebody that waits for me.
Long-term goal
My long term goal would be to
be maximal leading authority of the early childhood field in my community, and
who knows where my passion can take me.
A farewell message to instructor
and colleagues
To doctor Dartt and my classmates thanks for your
support and your input throughout this course. Dr. Dartt thanks for your
constructive feedback and your time. I am not going to lie, but there were
times that I felt I couldn’t do it anymore. I was so overwhelmed and frustrated
because I couldn’t spend the amount of time I wanted with my daughters. But now
I see everything better and that hard work pays off. Thanks to our
collaboration and constructive criticism I leave this course aware that I need
to make something for the early childhood field and for this world. Now, I have
taken it personal and cannot stay with arms crossed, somehow I will ascent in
my career.
Elisa,
ReplyDeleteI do know how you feel. I also felt like I could not go anymore. I often told my family that if someone came up to me and said I had to take one more course, I would cry. The work was very challenging but the end result was worth the work. I agree that the call for social justice has become personal, and I now take offense to individuals who make biased statements about a particular group of people. I have probably heard the comments before but now I am more sensitive to their meaning. I understand that our knowledge does not make us superior to others but it does make us obligated to do more. There is a saying we use at work pertaining to child care, "When you know better, you do better" Thank you for all your input in this class and best of luck in the future. Go and have fun with your girls!!
Mary Jo
Elisa,
ReplyDeleteLike one of your deep felt learnings, I discovered that if we allow ourselves to follow our passion, the world is literally at our fingertips. As I started the Capstone project, I focused on the local community and how I can involve those at that level. However, as I open myself up to my passion and allowed myself to dream, it gradually expanded to include those at the state and national level, even internationally! Like you said, as long as we follow our passion, we will always find dreams to achieve.
May you continue to follow your passion and see all your dreams come true.
Best of luck in all your future accomplishments!
Erin
This has been a very long journey, but it is all worth it in the end. I have put things in my life on hold for 6 years because that is how long I have been going to school between my bachelors and masters programs, so I understand the fact when you say that you could not do it anymore. Im sad on one hand, because I feel like a big chunk of my life is coming to an end, but then on the other hand I am happy, because I will be able to start doing things that I have put on hold for so long. Thank you so much for all your wonderful wisdom throughout this last push of our journey. Good luck on your future dreams and I hope they all come true for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree, diversity is an open gate that allows so many different things to enter into our lives and in this world. Differences should be viewed as a positive thing instead of a negative, because it allows each individual to be their true self. I hope that you reach your goal while being a strong advocate and professional for the early childhood field. I am confident that you are equipped to make your dreams come true and I look forward to begin making a positive change in this world together for the benefit of each young child.
ReplyDeleteElisa, You are a big encourager to me like you said this was a challenge I think for all of us. Especially, being a senior citizen , full time worker, full time mom, full time grandma, and a full time Evangelist. We should all pat ourselves on the back. I wish the best for you and your family's. I pray that we all can meet up and have a classmate reunion. Be Bless.
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