Time Well Spent

Through this program I have learned many things which I will for ever take with me. I learned about myself and grew as an individual and as a professional. I also learned that there are many issues within the field of early childhood that need advocating. I also leaned that I can not do anything alone that I need a support.

I learned that with hard work and dedication I can accomplish many things. Through this program I learned that there is much room for growth. There is much that I need to learn. I learned that I still have a long road ahead, but I am ready to take on another challenge which can prepare me to be a better educator.  I have been reminded that no matter how old I am if I need help or clarification with anything I need to ask. Through this program, I learned that as an individual there are many things I can do to create awareness within my community. I learned that there are many issues within the field of early childhood that need advocating for. I learned that I need to do research to stay up to date with issues and topics within the field of early childhood.  I have learned that I need to talk to other professionals within the field and I need to continue to collaborate with others to be able to bring awareness to centers within my community of issues within the field of early childhood education, early childhood educators because the more os us work together the more of a difference we can make. Through this program I learned that in order to survive and continue to be a dedicated individual I need to have a network on individuals. With a group of colleagues we can support each other, ask for advice and feedback, and guide each other through difficult times. I think sometimes we just need someone to talk to after a difficult day at work. Having a network of colleagues also provides us with resources and as well being able to share ideas for lesson plans, meetings, and training which can be beneficial for all of us working within the field of early childhood. 

One of my long term goals is to obtain my Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Since I can remember being able to continue my education to one day obtain my Doctorate Degree has always been part of my plans. Having a Doctorate degree will allow me to continue to educate the future early childhood educators. 

I want to thank all of my colleagues for their support, advice, and feedback throughout the Master’s program because without them I would have not been challenged to work hard to do my best. Through this program  I also met some wonderful individuals who have been constant support during difficult times. I hope that I can continue to have those connections as I believe that they are important as I continue to work as an advocate for early childhood and I also continue my educational journey. I want to also Thank all of my instructors because I was pushed to work hard so that I can move forward to the next course. THANK YOU for pushing me to do better!

I can always be contacted through email: annacatalan@msn.com

 

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

― William Arthur Ward