A current photograph of yourself or one of you as a young child

 

A quote about children, childhood, families, early childhood, etc. that is especially meaningful to you

While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.

~Angela Schwindt

The title of a children's book you love and what you love about it

Charlotte’s Web, This book gives a good example of courage and determination and love the fact the animals talk in the story this makes it so excited and fun.

A story about a child that touched your heart

I have several students this year that I work with and there is one student that really stands out. He is a young man who is about 6 years old and lives at a group home. I have really done some sole searching because he is so young and his parents don’t want him. He is acting out at school and everyone is afraid to deal with him. He has grown very close to me and I wish that I could take him home and adopt him. I never really thought about how it feels to not have any parents.

 

An image of a child's drawing, and why you chose it

 

Because it is a happy picture, it reminds me of a beautiful day after a good rain. I wish every day is bright and colorful.

 

Anything else that fuels your passion for the early childhood field

What fuels my passion to be in the early childhood field to help young children learn and be successful.  I feel that I am excited and enthused about this wonderful career.  These are the years that humans grow developmentally so learning is crucial during this time in their life. Early childhood field gives you the qualities to be an effective educator for this age group.