Quotes

Louise Derman-Sparks

"I have a passion to create a safer and moe just world for all kids."


Renatta M. Cooper

" It's not all about you, You have to take your ego out of it, and think about what's best for the child."

Quotes from Contributors in different Sectors of Education

"[P]art of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness."
— Janet Gonzalez-Mena

"We make money the old fashioned way. We print it." -- Art Rolnick, former Chief Economist, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank

...the moment I decided to follow instead of lead, I discovered the joys of becoming part of a small child's world.

Janet Gonzalez-Mena

Daughter - Elizabeth is the reason why I go on each day. She is the light that shines through me. My daughter is inspires me to aim and reach for a better life. My parents strive for a better life for me, and I strive for a better life for Elizabeth. I encourage her to pursue all of her dreams, and I will do what I can to help make them come true.

Sisters - Although I am the oldest of three, my sisters have supported me through all of the good and hard times. They are my extra shoulders to cry on, lean on, and hold on to through all situations.

Grandmother - My grandmother is the one who held our family together. She took care of me and my sisters while my parents work everyday. She taught me how to cook, clean, and how to be a lady.

Personal Childhood Web

Mother and Father - My Parents are the reason why I have accomplished so much today. As a child they provided me with love and attention.  My parents worked very hard to provide for me and my sisters. They wanted us to have a better life without all the struggles.  My parents made away for me to attend college.  I was a first generation college student.  When I graduated with my B.A. in 1998 my parents and grandparents were so proud because they encouraged me to do something that did not have the opportunity to do.

"Marcus"

As I recall through my years of teaching I have encountered many children with heart touching stories, but the one that travels with me wherever I go is a story about a student whom I taught several years ago. He came from a divided home where one of five children. When he entered into my class each day he knew that he could be himself and receive equal amount of attention. My assistant teacher and I would take turns seeing to his well being by making sure that he would not leave our present the same way he came each day. We made sure his face and clothes where neat, provided attention, and nurture with nutritious meals. We also taught him self help and readiness skills. This daily routine built his self esteem so much. Before the school year ended this student and his family moved, and I could only hope that he carried the skills we provided with him.

Children Stories

I love Anna Dewdney llama llama stories. I use these series of stories to transition new students into my classroom during a new school year. The stories reflect how children react to change whether it's the first day of school or just being away from home. Somehow using animals with human characteristics help children adapt to new situations.

A Child's Perspective

I love this picture because it symbolize how a child see a perfect family.

Sun - Warmth
Rainbow - Happiness
Family - Love
Grass - Unity

Children Quote

I Hear, And I Forget

I See, And I Remember

I Do, And I Understand

        

  
                     - Chinese Proverb