“Only when professionals understand culturally sensitive care and are in close communication with families can they know how to work toward positive outcomes for children’s identity, sense of belonging, and cultural competence.” Gonzalez-Mena, J., 2001
"Know that being proactive is the single best thing that an educator can do to support children who have problem behavior. Being proactive means that you are acting in advance - before a problem occurs." Ann Turnbull
"I had, I think, a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution to the world. To fix all the injustices that existed in the world and I wanted to do that through teaching"
Louise Derman-Sparks
"It's not all about you. You have to take your ego out of it and think about what is best for this child"
Renatta M. Cooper
The quote from Renatta Cooper was one of my favorites too. I actually used that quote in our paper that week. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBrandie,
ReplyDeleteI am putting this comment here because I hope that you will look at it and know that you inspire me! I loved reading your discussion posts and I appreciate all your kind words over out time together in this course. Thank you for everything and I hope to see you again!
Shannon