PROFESSIONAL HOPES AND GOALS

The course Perspectives on Diversity and Equity have taught me how to better prepare myself for working with children and families. I have learned how important it is to reach each child and family through their culture and how deep connections play a vital role in educating the children. My hope for myself is that I will continue to make a difference in the lives of children and families with a renewing faith that each child and family is unique and deserves to be treated with deep respect. I hope that my voice and my activism on the behalf of children and families advocates for the social justice that we so desperately need in our society today. A goal for the early childhood field is that each institution realizes how vital diversity and equity is in the lives of children. Courses on diversity, equity, and social justice should be offered in the study of early childhood education. School Districts should also have workshops and training on these topics yearly. Finally, I would like to say thank you to my colleagues for your comments and support throughout these eight weeks. Your discussions have provided me with a plethora of knowledge that I can pull from as I continue my professional journey.