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Gianni Ortega Department of Education, Rasmussen University Early Childhood Interviews Reflection Journal EC415/EEC4015 Section 01 Early Childhood Education: Diversity and Social Justice Module 01 Assignment - Early Childhood Interviews Reflection Journal Professor Cindy Shackleford 07/11/2022

Part One Interview 1 (Ms. K -Former preschool lead teacher; current office administrator) 1. How long have you lived or worked in this community? As you know, I actually live in New Jersey but I've been working in the New York City area for five years 2. What notable changes have you observed regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion? What I’ve noticed within my roughly 10 years in this career, is how much more diverse classrooms in urban settings are, compared to where I previously taught, which is primarily a suburban setting. I would also like to add that even in suburban schools that are closer to big cities you notice this change as well. 3. How do you form partnerships with families? I tend to communicate with the families that I work with by relaying information in a timely manner while opening the door for two-way communication in a positive manner. 4. How have you adjusted your work with families as society has evolved? Given that I haven't been in this field for that long of a period, even though it feels longer, I wouldn't say there have been any big changes in the field besides programs advocating for promoting diversity more. However I will say that I always do try to adjust my style and approach depending on the families I had in any given school year. Interview 2 (Ms. D -Former preschool lead teacher; current educational director) 1. How long have you lived or worked in this community? I have worked in my community for only a year and a half since moving here from Toronto. 2. What notable changes have you observed regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Given that Toronto is such a melting pot city, and coming here to New York City, which is another big cultural pot, I haven't really noticed a big difference regarding diversity, however I do notice the socioeconomic differences when comparing a city like Toronto to New York. Even in “affluent areas” you can see socioeconomic gaps by just walking only four blocks here in the city. 3. How do you form partnerships with families? I like my life to form partnerships with my family by scheduling meet and greets, as well as talking to them daily during pick-up and drop-off times regarding the developmental progress of their child 4. How have you adjusted your work with families as society has evolved? Even though I haven't been in this area for a long time I have been in this field for almost 20 years. Even though I was teaching in another country there really isn't much difference between the Canadian and American early childhood education system styles, one thing I should know however is that schools in Canada tend to be more funded. I've adjusted myself, by observing not only the families but their children as well, and how to approach certain situations which is something every educator does whether they realize it or not. Reflection Interviewing Ms. K and Ms. D, I learned a lot. I can see the difference and experience between both women which I found to be fascinating given that there's about a decade of experience between the two. While interviewing and talking with Ms. D I kind of got the “seen it all attitude” even though she took the time to answer all my questions and even provided additional insight. With Ms. K You were definitely able to hear the excitement as she spoke and

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