Professional Goals...

     My level of knowledge on poverty and homelessness has increased. I was not aware of all the programs available for the families here in my local community.  With my new position as a nanny, my hours are not always so consistent, but I would like to be more involved with community awareness and projects that support the homeless shelter and food banks. Not am I aware of the different resources for families, but also become more aware of poverty on a worldwide level. 

     The second consequence is the awareness of how the early childhood policies are voted in by Congress has grown. I would like to go about voicing my concerns and making others aware of issues on a local level. I am slowly finding my way back into a position to where I can keep the parents and myself aware of issues that are being discussed regarding early childhood. Understanding the importance of the parents being aware of their child’s education and how they can make a difference at home. My knowledge on how politician has increased on making the policies in the early childhood education more applicable. Making sure these teachers are well trained and still ongoing to training for their profession to better as a person and a teacher. With that being said, the ongoing training will help the teachers with children, whether it is hands on or just talking to them in a conversation.

     The third consequence of learning about worldwide early childhood studies is that the issues are the same everywhere; curriculum or no curriculum, equality, quality, holding on to staffs, ongoing guiding and training for all staff, and having access of quality of a program and staff. With the many changes going through the early childhood education, I would like to have a voice in the changes of the policies. The many articles that were read in the class were based on the changes of Pre-K and Kindergarten. Making sure the children know first grade level in Kindergarten and play is out of the question. Play is so important in a child’s life. With less play time in the children’s life, it gives more time for the teachers to spend on the curriculum with antsy children.

     My near future I would love to travel the world and become involved nationally with an organization like UNICEF, Global Fund of Children and Poverello House in my local area. I would love to donate my time and efforts to a cause that will make a change for the better.

     I would like to take this time to thank you all, fellow classmates and Professor Horton for the support and comments on my discussions and blog. I wish everyone in their endeavors and I know you all will succeed.