A Note of Thanks and Support
As our
journey in this class comes to an end I would like to thank my fellow
classmates for all the support, encouragement and advice that you have given me
throughout this course.
When I began
this course I didn't have a real grasp as to what an Advocacy Action Plan
was. Nor did I have any idea how to
develop and present something on this type of professional level. As an in-home child care provider and Early
Childhood Educator I have many goals for myself as well as the children and
their families that I provide care for.
This course has given me a deeper insight as to the "why" I
love caring for children.
My focus for
my Advocacy Action Plan was to help educate the children and families within my
internship site regarding the importance of proper nutrition and physical
activity. WOW - when I first wrote this
statement I didn't have any idea how much it would become a part of me.
I have
really enjoyed this entire Internship course.
YES! It took a great deal of time, patience, questions and support from colleagues
- but it was all worth it. I believe
that my plan well supports my research topic and focus. The goals that I have set are realistic and
very achievable. The day care
provider/owner of my field site is very excited about my plan. She has been so supportive of my goals that
she is going to implement my plan in January.
I also want
to thank my professor for the support she has given me throughout this entire
course. She was willing to go the extra
mile to assure my success. I believe
that she is a "real teacher". THANK
YOU Professor McDevitt!
As this
course comes to a close and many of my colleagues like myself are completing
their academic careers, I would like encourage them to advocate for those who
can't. Again I will refer to a quote
that has given me the drive to always do 150% for those whose lives I may
influence.
"Our
lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that
matter".
by
Martin Luther King.
My mother
once told me that in school I only would get in trouble for talking in
class. Well I have never been one to be
quiet! So......why should I start now!
Good luck to all!!
