Early Childhood Education was meant for.....ME!

Ever since I became the neighborhood babysitter, I knew that I love to care for young children. Later, I learned that I was also teaching them. It was like I had my own classroom. I would interact with them, by playing, talking and reading to them. Once I became a Jr in high school I started to take pathway courses in the ECE field. It was there I became aware of different theorists, approaches and practices. Continuing to study and work in the ECE field each day has been a learning experience.

 Currently, in my place of work we trying to get parents actively involved in their child’s educational journey. It is important to have parents involved because it shows them that early education is the foundation to all future learning. In hopes of this involvement parents can spread the news about early education and the importance of establishing the foundation. We have started to host different events that allow parents to participate.

As I continue to grow in the ECE field, I strive to achieve my professional goals. Such as completing my master’s degree and becoming an advocate for the field. There are many different opportunities in the field that contribute to ensuring that all children have the chance to experience early education.  I would like to host trainings, workshops and, book clubs for parents and other ECE professionals. I hope through appropriate practices, trainings and partnership we can spread the importance of the ECE field. I hope that we continue to move forth in the field, by being a voice for young children. We all have ways we can address and tackle the challenges within the field. I am excited to see the growth in our field and I am eager to see what is in store for our future.