Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Teacher, Student

 Wow, I can't believe this journey is coming to an end.  I have learned so much along the way.  I have pushed myself harder than I have ever pushed myself to complete this program.  I have struggled and celebrated along the way.  Most importantly I have learned I am capable of anything I set my mind to.   This program has taught me that working in the early childhood field I am making a difference for the families and children I serve.  I am making a difference when I coach staff and share my "why".  I make a difference every day by being the constant in a child's life. I have learned there is no limit to advocating for children, families, and teachers.  I need to use my voice, skills, and knowledge to make a difference in the agency I work for, the community I live in, and the world we all live in.     I will continue to learn and keep abreast of the continuous changes in the early childhood field.  I am no longer intimidated by the research papers I come across and

  This week’s assignment had us focus on international organizations.   This is what I found.     Save the Children is a global program reaching children and advocating for their rights.   They focus on serving children in some of the most under developed areas around the globe.   Fighting for children rights and education.   The reason I selected this organization is that they work with children in the most dire situations and assist them in education and fighting the injustices they experience daily.   The job that interested me the most was Education Lead:   “The Education Lead is responsible for overseeing the technical delivery of the program, to ensure education opportunities that are available, relevant, respectful and of high quality. S/he will put people at the core of the education program, to promote the resilience and well-being of children, teachers and communities affected by crisis and conflict. S/he will promote the acquisition of foundational skills for all chi

 This week the assignment was to search for federal and international jobs that might interest us.  I found several that were of interest.   ChildCare Aware of America Director of Early Learning Quality Improvement Education Required BA Experience Required 3-5 years Description: The  state’s   most   trusted   child  care  resource  is seeking an experienced, accomplished, highly-skilled leader to   join our  team in support of  our vision that “Every family in Washington has access to high- quality early learning choices for their children, and every child care program has the resources and support needed to help prepare children for success in life.” The  director   position  is a key position in the organization, providing  overall   leadership  in the  development and implementation   of  Quality   Improvement services   across   the   early   learning system. The Director   will have demonstrated success leading a  team   of  skilled  Program   Managers   whose   collective   go