Networking in the Early Childhood Field

As I think about the experience I have had these last seven weeks, all I can say that it has truly been worthwhile.  The information that I have learned from my international contact has allowed me to view things in a different manner and has also informed me that children from all over the world are experiencing some of the same problems.  Stephanie has shared with me her views on the early childhood field and initiatives that the NAEYC has taken on to address the issues that the early childhood field is faced with.  I am honored to say that my international contact has basically given me that extra boost needed in order to achieve my ultimate goal which is to help improve the lives of children all over the world.      

As I reflect on the things I have learned and my experience networking with international early childhood professionals, I have developed several consequences of my learning on both a professional and personal note.

1. There are professionals all over the world that possess the same desire to address the negative issues that exist in the early childhood field in order to allow children to reach their full potential and develop into model citizens.
2. In order to become a quality early childhood professional I must make sure that I am aware of the issues, policies, and initiatives that currently exist within the early childhood field.
3. In order to make changes in the lives of children I must dedicated myself to a life to impacting as many children as possible and remember it’s not the number of children but the quality of the service. 

Communicating with Ms. Olmore has basically made my journey a little easier in which I know that there are many people out there already in the field waiting on new people to join in the fight for children.  However, as I continue my journey and work towards receiving my degree, I will always keep in the back of my mind the goal that I have to achieve which is:

1. To one day receive a position in the early childhood field that will allow to network with people all over the world in order to connect with them and develop a team that will be unstoppable and big enough to eradicate any issues that serves as a disservice to children.

 As I end my blog for this class I would like to leave you all with the following quote:

"I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!"

David Vitter, U.S. Senator

References

Compassion.  (2014). Famous quotes about children.  Retrieved from http://www.compassion.com/child-advocacy/find-your-voice/famous-quotes/.