Love to teach

 One hope that I have when I think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is to make them feel welcome and comfortable.  I always tell my families that this school year we will be like family because we will get to know and share so much together.  I will be  a part of their child's lives and they in turn will be a part of my life.  I hope that all the families I deal with will feel that I treat them like family. 

One goal that I would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice would be to incorporate cultural studies in an in depth way - not just studying holidays or food but really encompassing the experiences people have, and we can learn some history along the way.  

  

To all my colleagues, I have learned so much from you while we examined our feelings and delved deep into our experiences, both good and bad.  Some of you have shared heart-breaking situations and have truly opened up.  For that, thank you because I learned so much from seeing the world through your eyes.  Hopefully, we can all make a difference where we are but you have all made a difference in me.  Good luck to all of you in your endeavors.