I
have learned so much from this program and it has really developed my sense of
thinking and also how I want to be more of an advocate for the children and
families I work with. One thing I learned was that we need to ensure all
children are treated equally and follow the Developmentally Appropriate
Practice Standards. The second thing I learned was that it is important for
children to be introduced to technology. In this era children want to learn
through technology and it is more common than when we were growing up. The most
important thing I learned was how to set up a child care center and also
learning how to choose stakeholders and those who would be on my board of
directors. During my tenure here at Walden University I have come in contact
with a lot of people and we all have one thing in common and that is we all
have a special place in our hearts for children in early childhood.
My long-term
goal is to be a director of a child care center or eventually open my own. I
want a childcare center that is affordable but is a quality program for the
children and the families I serve.
My
favorite quote is “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou
Andrea Armstrong , Lead Teacher ; Head Start/GSRP
email: andreaa@caascm.org
