My farewell: I Wish Everyone the Best for their Future

"The best way to improve the American workforce in the 21st century is to invest in Early Childhood Education, to ensure that even the most disadvantaged children have the opportunity to succeed along side their more advantaged peers," ~James Heckman, Nobel Laureate in Economics

What I learned from Walden University:

1.  I came to a better understanding of myself and realized what and where I got my passion.  I love working with young children in their natural environment and I love helping families help themselves.

"Infants and young children are not just sitting twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their parents to teach them to read and do math.  They are expending a vast amount of time and effort in exploring and understanding their immediate world.  Healthy Education supports and encourages this spontaneous learning," ~David Elkind, psychologist, child development specialist & author.

2.  I learned what it means to be an advocate not only just for the child, but for the family as well as what is considered to be appropriate practices versus current trends in early childhood education.

3.  I learned that not only can I make a difference through advocacy but it is also my responsibility to become directly involved in advocacy.

Thank You....

I have been totally blessed by all the instructors and the peers that I have worked side by side with in each course I took in the Early Childhood Education Studies Program.  Just 5 years ago I did not think obtaining my Master's was an option for me so I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of this graduating class and sincerely wish everyone the best for their future.  May you all have the best of luck in success!