Professional Hopes and Goals

One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds

Working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is one of my passions.  My hope is that in, the future teachers, at all levels and administrators are better prepared to serve a diverse population.  Also, I hope that all families and children are respected and accepted as unique and that services are individualized to all families.  I hope to see the diversity topic included in all teachers’ degree programs around the United States, and also many opportunities for professional development in this area.

One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice

If I were going to set a goal related to issues of diversity; I would like to say that all early childhood teachers are trained and educated in this topic before they start working with children and families.  In many states such as Florida early childhood teachers regardless of their degree have to comply with certain training hours such as health and safety, developmentally appropriate practices, child abuse and state mandates.  I think that diversity can be included in this mandates.

A  Thank you note  to all my colleagues for taking the time to read my blogs and reply thoughtful messages.  I appreciated all your inspirational and motivational messages and replies.  I wish you all success in your up coming courses.