Wow, I can't believe I am almost done. This has been quite an experience. Throughout this program I have learned so much, but this class in particular has been eye opening. I have never seen myself as an advocate before, I always wanted to stay in the classroom with the children. This class has shown me that I can effectively advocate change and that I enjoy doing so. It has also forced me to form relationships with others in the field that I otherwise would have shied away from. I enjoy working on my own and often forget how satisfying it can be to work with others towards a common goal. Lastly, this course has taught me how vast this field is. I have never imagined working at the international level (and still do not think I would enjoy it) but knowing that there are organizations working at such a level is amazing. The work that United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) do throughout the world is amazing and deserves our support.
My current 5-year plan is to get a job with the local partnership for children as a family childcare specialist. I want to go around to local family childcare homes and help them improve the quality of their program and give them technology/advertising support.
This course, more than some of the others, required us to really help each other. We helped troubleshoot problems without our proposed challenge responses, we gave each other additional ideas for how to solve our challenges, and we helped each other locate employment opportunities. Most of all though, we helped support each other through this very demanding course. The support and encouragement I have received from all of you has been vital to my successfully completing this program. Thank you.
And now to our esteemed instructor, you are the best! Of all the instructors within this program, I have never had one as helpful, encouraging, or supportive as you. Your weekly newsletter was overly helpful, making the assignment straightforward and easy to complete. Thank you for all your help through the course.
Hello Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. It's been a great learning experience.
I know you will succeed in whatever you set out to do.
Good luck all your future endeavors!
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI have had my eyes open as well. I never realized the vastness of out field and that its arms reached globally. There are so many fantastic organizations that are working for children nation and worldwide. If my roots were not so deep I would consider moving and working for one of these organizations. However, I feel lead to stay put and do what I can in my community and state. I love your 5-year plan. Have you looked into CLASS training? This tool maybe very helpful in fulfilling that plan, your can find it through teachstone. Good luck with what ever your future holds.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYes! I agree with everything you have said! Dr. Teri has been, by far, the best professor ever! Those newsletters where amazing and truly helpful. I also think this course has forced me to step outside my comfort zone. Like you, I always saw myself in the classroom, not on the front line making changes. But now, I feel differently. With enough passion, we can change the world! Many blessings to you in your future!!
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWe have made it to the end of one of many journeys. I wish you the best and thank you for you kind words.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteIt has been an incredible journey for us all. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. From all that we have learned in this course we are well equipped for the future.