Entering this course, I did not truly understand communication or its processes as I understand it now. I am grateful to my colleagues for their contributions. Communication and collaboration requires mindfulness, commitment and effort, not only to understand other, but also to be understood. Miscommunication can present themselves even in the most productive communication scenarios, and it is our responsibility to be competent in the issues that we commit to be a part of, and always apply ethical consideration for others, both young and old. Even though time has not been on my side for the past several months, the contributions of my peers have provided a clearer picture of the varying factors that educators encounter, and the challenges that we face in light of all that interferes with the process of communication. Thank you all for sharing your stories and providing so much food for thought. Upon further reflection, the openness in which my peers have included and validated me as an educator in the early childhood field. I am very appreciative of the honesty in sharing the obstacles that are unique for teachers and administrators, which proved to be most beneficial when communicating with school personnel.
My collaborative community
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I began my road to profession during my high school years. I started at a day care center. During my stead, I pursued my love for hospitality and enrolled at the Hudson County Community College Culinary Arts program. Since then, I dedicated a good portion of time in the food and beverage industry. I was always too happy to work and be engaged in every aspect, including doing dishes and mopping to bathrooms and trash. I learned early on that hard work and dedication defined who I was, who I am, and who I will be. During a time of temporary relocation I took on a role as Case Manager for a mostly Hispanic community. Here I fell in love with psychology. Soon after going back home I enrolled in the Psychology program at Argosy University in Sarasota Florida. I applied much of what I learned to how I performed my duties, how I made hiring choices, and more importantly, how to be. On the home front, I applied what I learned when engaging with my family and friends, and in doing so, I have been privileged to inspire my grandchildren to grow up with curiosity and a deep love for adventure. My family is my ultimate love, and my grandkids are my greatest motivators for wanting to pursue an educational path that allows me the opportunity to inspire a young mind. Taking a moment to reflect, I have come full circle. Evaluating the things that I have done, and the strides I have made towards positive professional growth, I return to the place where it all began, school and child care. View more posts
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