Friday, February 28, 2014

Time well spent

At least three deeply felt learnings from this program
  1. Just when I think I know all there is to know about early childhood education, there always more to learn.
  2. Diversity isn't about the color of a person's skin, it's about how a person is treated.
  3. Early childhood education doesn't just teach or benefit the child, it also teaches and benefits the family.

At least one long-term goal
  1. My long-term goal is to open a center for disadvantage children and families, who aren't able to receive help or assistance for their child's education or training for the family.


A farewell message to your Instructor and colleagues (consider uploading a video or audio podcast)
  • Well I tired to upload a video, as you see it didn't work. It has been a long road, however we made it through and now are early childhood professionals. For some this is just an extra boost for the work we have been doing and for some this is the beginning. I wish you all the very best in your professional career and I pray that you all get to live out your dream regarding early childhood. I am privileged to have gotten the chance to work with you. We have spent many sleepless nights and days working toward this goal and now we are at the finish line. I am super excited!!!!!!
  • To my instructor Dr. Dartt, thank you for taking time out of your schedule to answer e-mail, texts, and any other form of communication there has been. You truly are the glue that kept this last course together and kept us from falling apart. You gave us everything we needed to succeed and with your help ( for me) we made it through. Once again Thank You.

5 comments:

  1. Ayonie, why the sad tears? It has been a great course and experience and we all have grown. Continue to stretch your limits and be a source of positive change wherever you go.
    Sheryl

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    1. Sheryl,
      The tear is for leaving the course and colleagues, I am grateful for my journey and what's in store for the future.

      Ayonie

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    2. I love your farewell! I especially love the third learning who've shared with us stating that early childhood education doesn't just benefit the child, but also the family too. You're so right, it's a collaboration on every account! I also love that you have chosen to share a Dr. Seuss quote, I did too! He's such a positive and inspirational role model!

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  2. Ayonie,

    I understand the tear as I am very excited, but sad that I will not be reading posts and interacting with my colleagues. Thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge. I wish you the achievement of your goal to open a center for disadvantaged children and families as the need is great and I am sure you would do admirably.

    Drue

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  3. Ayonie,
    I understand the sadness of this chapter of our journey coming to an end and the excitement of another one that is beginning. It has been awesome having the opportunity to study together in many of the courses. Continue to be a vehicle for social justice in your community. I wish you well.
    Audrey

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