A Child's Advocate: Establishing a Professional Contact Outside of the US

Friday, September 9, 2011

Establishing a Professional Contact Outside of the US

I've been asked to establish two contacts outside the US that are in the Early Childhood field. I am very excited about this mainly to learn about a new program that is helping children in another country. A new way of doing things, new ideas, and other opinions regarding young children, count me in! I have contacted UNICEF in Italy and the German National Committee for Early Childhood Education in Germany. I have chosen these two countries because I love Italy, and I have been to Germany. I also considered the fact that if I can develop solid relationships and I ever needed to go abroad for work.... why not try to get an assignment somewhere where I know a friend or two! I am looking into contacting others as well if I do not hear from the two I have chosen so far. But it hasn't even been a week, so we'll see. !!!!

I also need to view an Early Childhood Organizations website and review how they are helping in the field. I have chosen to view the Save the Children website. I first learned a little about Save the Children through a magazine article in which Jennifer Garner, who is a spokesperson, was helping children advance in reading. You know before starting these courses, I probably wouldn't have given the article a second glance. But since learning more and more about the Early Childhood field I have been able to expand my knowledge base and realize there really are needs that I can fill.

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Anabel HermosuraSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Aloha Tina,
I am looking forward to you reading your blog regarding issues and trends in early childhood in Italy and Germany. Hopefully, we get some information on how the economy and changes in practice of early childhood affects the country that pioneered in Montessori and Kindergarten programs. I am looking forward also to learn more about the Save the Children organization. Thank you for your post. Good luck to you Tina.
Anabel
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Caitlyn MarktSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM
It will be great to learn about Early Childhood Education in Italy and Germany through your future blog posts! Best of luck in establishing these contacts. I have had difficulty thus far, but hope your connections are made smoothly.

Caitlyn
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