Time Well Spent

Wow! It is hard to believe that 8 weeks have already passed. I remember when I first started this course, I had anxiety. I was so nervous that I would not find the perfect topic for my capstone project. But thankful that was not the case. Completing this masters program is one of the most major moments in my life. This year has brought a lot of happiness. In April, the love of my love proposed. In June, my job promoted me to the curriculum specialist. And in August I completed my Masters in Early Childhood Studies. I am so excited to see what life continues to bring.

Through this program, I have learned so much about myself as a person, but most of all, as a professional within the early childhood field. There was many challenges and sacrifices that came along the way. It was not an easy road, but, I am very thankful that I had a support system that kept me grounded throughout this journey. This week I took some time to reread some of my old assignments and I could see my growth to this very moment.

One of my favorite courses in this program was EDUC 6164 Perspectives on Diversity and Equity. I really admired this class because we are living in a very diverse world. There is so much to consider about a person besides the color of their skin. This course has taught me that diversity is so much more. Such as your own social identities and background. Diversity is a very board topic; there is so much information that surrounds us. The essences of it all is being able to apply those resources to ensure our students and their families feel as though they are respected and that they belong. 

A long-term goal for me is to apply the information that I have learned along the way. Another long-term goal is to be a continuous learner. It is essential to me to make sure that I am resourceful. I greatly value adult learning within the field, and I want to make sure that I am capable of building more leaders and professionals within the early childhood field.

           I am very thankful for this program because it allowed me to connect with some fantastic people. Thank you to my colleagues for sharing their experiences, their thoughts, and most of all, their feedback to my post. I truly enjoyed reading and learning your viewpoints on different topics. It has definitely allowed me to look at various issues and topics from a different view. I was also able to learn so much for each of you. And for that, I am truly grateful! I am excited to see what the future has in store for each for us and for the early childhood field.

            It has been an honor to have Dr. Embree for 3 of my courses within this journey. I had Dr. E as my first professor, and now I am ending my masters journey with her. How cool is that? Through your dedication, Dr. E, Walden University seems to be a great place of employment 😉! Dr. E I would like to thank you so much for being that professor that was always genuine. Your feedback and positivity contributed significantly to my success. THANK YOU DR.E!!!!!!!!!

Classmates??  WE DID IT!!!! I wish you all great success with your professional journey. I believe that Walden University has greatly prepared us to be excellent leaders within the early childhood field. Please keep me subscribed on your blog feed. I plan to continue to share my thoughts and different resources as it relates to the field.

Best Wishes,

Kiara P.

Email: kdpalmer25@gmail.com

My Blog URL: http://kiaraece.blogspot.com

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