A Child's Advocate: Final Blog for Issues and Trends

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Final Blog for Issues and Trends

Wow, where to begin to thank all of the websites I have visited in my exploration for information. The Internet can be a positive force in this sense. Three consequences of learning about early childhood internationally is that I have learned the issues effecting others outside the US, I have become inspired and motivated by what is being done in some of the poorest parts of the world, and that I have been able to share stories with my colleagues and am able to get the word out.

My goal for the field of early childhood and international awareness of issues and trends is that the Global meetings do not stop, but only multiply. I understand that the field is slowly gaining the importance that it deserves and through the process of speaking up and speaking out we can make a difference globally.

The importance of collegial relationships to me is the bond that takes place when people with similar interests get together. But in this case not only similar interests, but similar passions and the want to make changes happen. I like the fact that I can bounce ideas off of colleagues and receive feedback that is part wisdom, part experience. This has been a great journey in education and one I plan to keep repeating.

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AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Tina,
Thank you for sharing all of your resources and research with us over the past eight weeks. Like you, I am encouraged by everything that I have found out about how the field is gaining in importance. It's been great to be able to hear of all of the efforts and gain a better understanding of how we can continue this momentum.
I look forward to continuing this alongside you and our other colleagues.
~Shawn
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Caitlyn MarktOctober 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Tina,

You have shared great information with us over the past 8 weeks. Good luck with your education endeavors and I'm sure we'll see each other again. Continue your passion for educating young children.

Caitlyn
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PEningowukOctober 30, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Tina,

I like your goal of having your international connections multiply! I know I have enjoyed and learned from my international connection and look forward to continuing on building the relationship.

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with me these last eight weeks. Many blessings to you and your family. Take good care.
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Personal Childhood Web

Terry- A neighbour of mine when I was a teenager. She was like a big sister in a way and treated me like my age instead of like a small child. I could confide in her and she helped me through a sticky situation when I was in high school. She taught me that although things seemed bad at the time and like there was no possible way out, that all things end eventually. That thought has helped me through some tough times in my life.
Chris- My brother. Chris joined the service when I was young, but when I'd visit him he never ceased to congratulate a grade or a new step in my life. He is someone who gives appreciation and shows admiration to everyone. He is intense to learn more about you and to help you feel better about yourself along the way. He carries my favorite trait which is sometimes hard to find- common sense. I hope I have gathered at least a handful of his knowledge and kindness along the way. His open heart and courage to do good is a constant reminder to me that there is more to people than meets the eye.
Kathy- A friend of my mother's, she was and still is someone who tells it like it is. She would never hide anything about the truth to me and she was comical in telling it. If I had a question, Kathy had a straightforward answer. Still to this day Kathy will not hesitate to give meaningful opinions and life lessons to me. I don't call her enough, but I do think of her constantly especially when life throws me a curve ball and I make some kind of joke out of it!
Louise- A friend of my mother's, she was someone I could tell things to that I was afraid to tell my mom. She would comfort me and let me know I was normal and tried to figure out ways to help me in any situation. She stayed calm and optimistic and I always admired those traits about her that I wish I could have found at home. Louise has definitely taught me to stay true to myself and not try to change to meet another's needs. She's also taught me positivity lasts longer and doesn't create as many wrinkles.
Melanie- She was a childhood friend who had a stable family life and was very intelligent. She helped me study and she helped me see past what other's thought to find out what I thought. Melanie is someone who I assume went on to become some kind of life changing scientist. She showed me dedication, and for a young child to see a peer unafraid of committment to something left a lasting impression.