Course Resources

·       https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201320_04/MS_MECS/EDUC_6005/Week%205/Resources/Resources/embedded/naeyc_schoolreadiness.pdf

NAEYC’s document on school readiness

·        http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us/

World Forum Foundation website

·        http://www.ldanatl.org/

This website is for Learning Disabilities Association

·        http://www.nhsa.org/

National Head Start Association website – I chose this as a resource because I am passionate about my workplace

·        http://www.nccp.org/

National Center for Children in Poverty – one of my colleagues found this website and shared it with me recently.

Inspiration Quotes

"Education is the key to opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen."
      - Lyndon B. Johnson 

"Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply."
      - T. Berry Brazelton

“I see adults are finding their voice as a result  of doing this work, it’s like they reclaim and heal the things that happened to them in their childhood that no one helped them work with."

       - Louise Derman-Sparks

“As professionals in the Early Childhood Education field we have the opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.”

         - Sandy Escobido

Personal Childhood Web

Grandma, Mother and I - 2008 - Before my Grandma's stroke

Deborah - Mother

She shows her love and support for me every day through text messages and phone calls. I receive text messages of inspiration throughout my day and week from my mom. She knows how passionate I am about helping my children at work and supplies materials when she is able too!

Elaine - Grandma

I am the only granddaughter so the love I receive from my grandma is even greater! She still calls and remembers the important times/accomplishments in my life. Even with all of the hard times her and my grandpa are going through she is still such a strong woman and role model for me.



Enjoying the Bronco game!















Radek - Boyfriend

We have been together for years and we have both put things off to accomplish our dreams. He helps me with homework (if he can), preparing activities for my classroom and calming me down when I get overwhelmed. Radek is the perfect balance for me and encourages me to not give up. He is starting his own business right now so we are both starting new adventures and will have to learn to support each other through the ups and downs.



Step-dad and Mom



Dave - Step-dad

Dave encourages me to continue my education and believes in me. He received his Master's as well so he knows the value of higher education. I know that I can count on Dave when I need homework help or advice on where to go with my life - he is an H.R. Manager, reitred police officer and counselor so he is a GREAT listener! Some of my friends will ask if they can talk with Dave because he shows encouragement not judgement.



Dad, Step-Mom, Sister and I



Steve - Dad and Pamela - Step-Mom

My dad and step-mom are constantly helping and supporting my work place and children - they love to donate books, clothes, etc. to the children in my classroom. My parents know where some of my parents are coming from because they raised six children on very limited salaries so now that they are able to help they love to! My dad enjoys talking to me about my families because he knows how passionate I am about helping them succeed.

They also support me with my education goals; both financially and with encouragement.

* I could not leave one of my family members out so I chose one more than the assignment asked for. Even though, there are plenty more that support and love me.

My brother and I - 2 years old



Pete the Cat talks about colors through a song. Pete steps in a variety of things that change the color of his shoes.

My favorite part of the book is the ending...the author writes; "No matter what you step in just keep walking along and singing your song cuz it's all good!" This is a great motto for children to start learning because life is constantly changing.



"The more you believe in children the more they will believe in themselves"
- Unknown Author
Children are like adults - they need reassurance they are doing the right thing!

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Hello class

I am excited to start a blog of my own and share our ideas together. I am always reading other educators blogs in order to get ideas for my classroom.