The idea of regularly corresponding with early childhood professionals in another country sounded a bit daunting at first but the more I looked into it, the more excited I became. I have a few e-mails out so far. One to Haiti, one to the UK and one to Senegal. I really hope I hear from people. I am a little concerned that my e-mail will not end up in the right place though, but time will tell. This is an interesting way to change our perspective and I am looking forward to the results for myself and for my colleagues.
I also needed to choose an organization from the field, to research over the next 7 weeks and the way I am deciding from the list we were given, is to go to their websites and read their mission statements. I am pretty sure I am going to be following the site for the Center for the Child Care Workforce or the CCW. Their link is below. I chose them because I do not understand why there is no money in this field unless you work at Head Start, and I want to know more about that issue. I hope to learn many new things and to gain a better understanding about the topic.
On a personal note, my grandma passed away this past Wednesday at the age of 95. She was an educator for 65 years!! She obtained her BA when most women did not, taught in the public school system for years and then in her early fifties she founded a small, private, Christian school that is still running today and has grown leaps and bounds over the past forty years. She was an inspiration to me and I will miss her greatly. I hope to make her proud as I continue my journey through this field. Thank you.
Center for the Child Care Workforce:
http://www.ccw.org/
I also worry that my e-mail will be ignored or will not be read. I wish us both luck! So sorry to hear about your grandmother. How inspiring that she was an educator for 65 years!!! What an awesome role model for you. I looked at the website you are following--I hope it helps you find answers to your issues. Good luck this semester!!!
ReplyDeleteCari,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. Your grandma sounds like a very accomplished woman and a great role model. I hope you get a response to your emails I am looking forward to reading the perspectives of our field from these international viewpoints.
Hi Cari,
ReplyDeleteI too was not thrilled about corresponding with someone I will have difficulties talking to because of the language barrier but we will see...Also, much respect to your grandmother for her awesome accomplishments both professionally (with the Christian school) and personally (her BA and longevity to 95 yrs old), I know you have valuable insight you will keep with you always. Good luck!
H i Cari,
ReplyDeleteI am thrill to see that I was not the only one with trouble of getting some actions on their email. I have a few out their also and wondering if I would get an answer. If not, guess you and I will have to make other arrangements. Also, I am sorry to read about your grandmother. They are some wonderful ladies and I know if you have your eyes on the goal shot and you will make it for grandma.
Cari,
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read about your grandmother. Thank you for sharing her story. I hope that you are able to make contact with your professionals. Nicki mentioned attempting to connect with members of linkedin. Maybe you could try that.