Time Well Spent

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             This is one of those moments when feels like it took so long to get here while simultaneously I cannot believe my course work for Grad School is complete. We have all traveled on this path towards a Master’s degree, but like the students we teach every day we come from many different backgrounds. Many of you I was fortunate to have in several classes, others I was privileged to meet in this class.

               Developing an understanding of deep culture and creating an anti-bias classroom is one of my deeply felt learnings from this program. Our class on diversity and equity provided me with greater insight and resources to accomplish this in my work, in the early childhood field. The diversity of our classrooms and our willingness to share contributed greatly. I learned from all of you each week, and I thank you!

               A second learning I got from this course is that time must be spent building the adults that will care for the children. Those adults, teachers, administrators, support staff and parents must work as a team for the success of the children in their care. We in the field must advocate for proper training, meeting and planning time.

               The third learning I received is our role in the EC Field is as big as we can dream it to be. DREAM BIG my fellow classmates. I have been amazed at your insight, thoughtfulness and passion. Let’s go out there and create change.

               My long term goal is to work as a consultant in the field so that I can bring my knowledge of best practices to a larger community.

  

Thank you to all my fellow students and Walden Instructors that helped me to develop the skills I will need to move forward in my EC career!

I hope we will remain in touch and continue to be part of each other’s community of practice.

REMEMBER TO PLAY EVERY DAY!.

  

Feel free to keep in touch mfortier86@gmail.com