Links in Early
Childhood through quotes:
A quote by Lilian Katz
“As you consider whether
to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our
children to do more than just learn how to read and write; we want them to
learn in such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push
our children to start learning these skills too far ahead of their own
spontaneous interest and their capacity, we may sacrifice the long-range goal
of having them enjoy such pursuits.”
A quote by Marcy Whitebook
"We know that teachers are the key to good child care - and as long as
teachers are undervalued, American children, too, will keep getting less
than they deserve"
"We know that teachers are the key to good child care - and as long as
teachers are undervalued, American children, too, will keep getting less
than they deserve"
A quote by Renatta Cooper
“It's not all about you. You have to take your ego out and think to about what's best for the child.”
“It's not all about you. You have to take your ego out and think to about what's best for the child.”
A
quote by Leticia Lara LCSW
“My passion has been evolving through the years, it
is an ongoing process. It’s like a ripple… it grows.”
This picture says it all for me when I think of the most influential people in my childhood. My mother who is holding me, my grandmother who is next to her, and my grandfather who is in the back are and were my biggest fans. These people were always there to support me and love me unconditionally. They made me feel like I was extremely important in their life. My grandmother who was not only my Sunday school teacher but watched me everyday when my mother worked full-time. She was the person that molded me to be kind and gentle. My grandfather was the pastor of our church and was the father figure in my young life. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful man to help me grow. My mother, who I cannot say enough about, is the one who has given me strength and drive for what I do. She understands me like no other person does. 
My grandfather and me. We lived next door to each other and were connected like a father and daughter.
When I looked back at these old pictures for this assignment, I found that every Christmas I was clinging to a baby doll. I always knew I would be a mother and my mother was a great roll model for me. 
My sister was four years older and had a big influence in my childhood. I looked up to her and always wanted to be with her. I always strived to be like her. She was always so brave in my eyes. 
When I was around seven years old, my mother married my step-dad. This man who was full of energy and loved to teach took me under his wing and nurtured me. He practiced softball with me every night until dark in the spring and summer and helped me build my talents, and again I had another special adult in my life that helped me to become the outgoing person I am today. 