Words of Inspiration and Motivation

“As Early Childhood Professionals we have an opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.”  Sandy Escobido

My passion is to create a safer and more just world for all kids.  Louise Derman-Sparks

A passion of mine is to “honor diversity and seek to understand what culturally sensitive care means for each family being served.  To meet such a goal, professionals have to establish close communication with families and work together with them toward positive outcomes for children’s identity, sense of belonging and cultural competence.”  
 Janet Gonzalez-Mena

Words of motivation: “In the good years, work very hard to win everything that’s possibly winnable.  In the bad years, work just as hard to keep your losses to a minimum.  There are good times, and there are bad times.  But you have to stay in the game.”
 Edward Zigler

Personal Childhood Web

Mom:  My mom Chris  has always been the one to nurture and care for me.  Whenever I was sick, she would be the one to stay up with me.  When I have problems, I can always talk to her.  She may live 3000 miles away, but we talk almost every day.  Even now, I’m going through a rough time, and she always seems to find the right card to send me to make me feel better.  I learned from my mom, that it’s okay to voice your opinion.  You can disagree with someone and still be nice about it. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself!

Dad:  My dad is the funniest person I know!  He is always doing something silly to make me laugh.  He was a cook in the Army, so while growing up, he did alot of the cooking, and yes we always had plenty of leftovers.  We use to tell him he only needs to cook for 4  and not 400!  I remember when I was starting my Senior year of high school, he wanted me to quit my part time job.  He wanted me to enjoy my final year of high school.  My dad dropped out of high school in the 9th grade, and he was determined that I was going to be different.  I was to graduate and go to college.  He is my driving force to who I am today.

David:  My brother.  He is 6 years older than me.  As a child, he was my tormentor but also my protector.  He tried to teach me not to let others push me around .  Even to this day, he still protects me.

Mama:  my grandma on my mom’s side.  We grew up living next door to my maternal grandparents.  When both my mom and dad worked, mama would babysit us.  She taught me how to cook some of the best southern foods!  I remember when I would get ill, she would come over with some back woods remedies/cures, but they worked.  She would sit and tell stories about her younger days and how things were so different.  I loved those stories and miss them.

Aunt Freda:  She is my absolute favorite aunt.  When I was growing up, she would take me shopping, we would do errands together and I would spend the night at her house.  She makes the best coconut cake ever.  Just for my last birthday, she made one special just for me and brought to my work!  She is feisty, and speaks her mind.  She has taught me to have a backbone.  She maybe 76 but she is still going strong. She still works full time.  We talk at least 2-3 times a month.  My mom tells me everyday I’m just like her!

My Favorite Quote About Children

“Children are like wet cement.  Whatever falls on them makes an impression.”
                                                                                          Dr. Haim Ginott

My Favorite Children's Book

My favorite childrens book is Leo the Late Bloomer.  I like this title because it reminds us that children develop at different rates.  Not all five year olds are going to be able to do the same thing at the same time.