IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOOD BYE

Hello everyone,

I would like to take the time out to recall a few things that I learned from this course.

1. The more you read, the more knowledgable you are.
2. You can do anything that you set your mind to do.
3. Change doesn't happen through words alone, actions speaks louder than words.

One long term goal that I have for myself is to start a Community of Practice with individuals who are interested in making a social change in the early childhood field. We will then work together to improve the lives of others one at a time.

I really am passionate about the challenge in which I formulated in this course. I plan to get together with others to start making a difference in the lives of military children and families.

Dr. Teri,

I have to admit, I wish that I would have had you as an instructor earlier. You really taught me a lot of new and interesting things. Because of you, I am more proficient in APA writing. However, I must agree that the best is saved for last. Thanks for being so supportive and understanding.

This class was challenging but well worth every bit.

To my colleagues,

Thanks for being there to help guide me through this course. Through your feedback and positive communication, many assignments became doable. Thanks for sharing your thought, concerns, suggestions and feedback.

I wish you all  nothing but luck, love, and prosperity as you  close one chapter and open another.

WE MADE IT! WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO BE SO PROUD OF!

Now lets continue with the mindsets that we have for advocating for children.

Congratulations to you ALL!

~Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally~

1. The first international organization that caught my attention is the International Step by Step Association (ISSA).  “ISSA is a membership organization that connects professionals and organizations working in the field of early childhood development and education” (International Step by Step Association. n.d.). This organization gives you the opportunity to collaborate with others in the same field. It was appealing to me because it can be used as a resource. There are programs the are beneficial for educators and parents as well. It includes books and tools, it builds professional development, information sharing and networking (Community of Practice can be utilized here), and annual conferences and other events. This appears to be a good organizations to be a part of.

There are currently no job opportunities but the opportunity to join as a member or friend is there.

2. The second organization that was appealing to me Save the Children. “Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the live of children in need in the United States and around the world” (Save the Children. 2011). Their overall goal is to help children not only academically but mentally, socially, financially, and with their overall well being. When their are disasters around the world, this organizations steps in with food, medical care, and education. This is appealing to me because I am always looking for ways to help children. Helping them academically is one thing but helping them to live and survive is another. Working for this organization will allow me to be able to participate with both. 

Job opportunities in which I am interested in with this organization is the  

Headquarter positions which is located in Washington D.C. This is perfect. I am             currently in the D.C. area and the job opportunities here are a plus. Program and                   policy work in the areas of U.S. programs, Child Protection and HIV/AIDs, Education and Child Development, Health and Nutrition, Hunger and Livelihoods and Humanitarian Response is the job that I am most interested in. This job will allow me to make a positive change in the lives of others.

3. The third organization that resonates with me is Plan. “Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity” (Plan. 2013). The mission of this organization is to provide quality education to children who are deprived from the basis needs. The organization also strives to ensure the communities basis needs are met. There are several job opportunities but non which are located within the United States. I would love to have the position as the Program Support Manager but it is located in Tanzania.

References:

International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html 

Plan. (2013) Retrieved from http://plan-international.org/about-plan 

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm