The Person I Chose Is Tonia Brooks

Respecting children and help them to develop in a positive, caring, nurturing and responsive childcare environment.

Any leader knows that leading by example is an effective way to motivate. A leader that does this is normally treated with respect and fairness. One part of the importance of motivation involves self

She now wants to, “pay it forward.” Danielle is now the Assistant Director of Husky Sport and says that she wants to support students the way her parents supported her. She wants to have an impact on their lives and help them create and understand the value in “right relationships.” Danielle is motivated more than ever to create less disconnects in our society. She realizes the cultural deficit in our country and she wants to make it better by creating a “better understanding, better communication and better people.” She realizes there is an enormous amount of work to be done but never wants to stop being a support because her parents never did on her. She says for anyone getting ready to find a job, “find your passion and use it as a compass; be yourself, be authentic and find a place that values your opinions. It feels less like work when you love what you’re

During this thanksgiving break I met with Zurlay Rivera, a daycare provider back in Revere, MA. Being a business owner she supervises her 2 assistants and she makes sure all is running well with the kids. Ms. Rivera is sponsored also sponsored by Child development. Child development and education is the largest child care system in Massachusetts. This company supports children’s learning, partners with families and it is a

After receiving her MSW, Holly began working as a medical social worker at Yale New Haven Hospital in the emergency department. She did this for 13 years until she was offered a job as a school social worker at the Educational Center for the Arts in Hamden, Connecticut. She currently works there part time while running her own private practice. Having her own private practice has always been a professional aspiration of hers. A typical day in her position involves meeting with special needs children ages 14 through 20 months and their families. These children have physical and

I have been acquainted with Ms. Banks- Tillman since 2009- 2013, as her high school guidance counselor. As a student at Winter Park High School, Ms. Banks- Tillman was always motivated to learning for the pure sake of interacting with new information. She always stayed focus to her education despite the distractions that occurred all around her. Ms. Banks- Tillman was transcended in the classrooms by working hard, earning good grades and graduating high school, then to further her education and attend college. Ms. Banks- Tillman was dedicated to community service and completed well over 80 hours. Last, Ms. Banks- Tillman was a skilled athlete participating

Working at a daycare solidified my passion of working with kids. After six great years at the daycare and a Bachelors of Arts from University Of Washington, I pursued a different path of working with children on the Autism spectrum. Here I could physically see the changes in behavior and socialization that I facilitated through Applied Behavior Analysis. Although, do to an unforeseen cut in hours I had to leave; an opportunity presented itself back at a daycare. Leadership is necessary when you are a lead assistant and are looking after twenty kids. It is through my leadership skills that the kids learn and practice how to be great leaders themselves. Having a mutual respect between them and me is crucial, alongside having open communication among not only us but between their peers as well. Concluding

30 percent of Early Childhood educators change or leave the field completely every year. Think of that percentage, 30 percent altogether. That is a pretty large number to factor in annually. “It is estimated that staff turnover can cost, at a MINIMUM $3,000 for each lost employee.” (Page 200) Not only is it hard on the company and director when employees turn over, but it also becomes hard on the children and families at the childcare center because they have created a personal relationship with the employee! As most people know, there has always been a major factor that plays into the childcare field and that is low wages and poor benefits. Whether you are a teacher or a director, you really have to have passion for the field of childcare

As a director of a preschool my first goal would be to have an organized and efficient front office. I would want an environment and atmosphere that welcomes parents and students and makes sure parents know we will support them as they raise their children to the best of our ability. I would want to be sure that my employees are well qualified, enthusiastic teachers who love children and enjoy working with them. I would want them to know their ideas and suggestions are important and that they are a valued part of the

“ Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile” (Albert Einstein). To achieve fulfillment in life its important to help others, regardless of how small the act a difference can be made. One of the best feelings in life is bringing a smile to someone’s face or joy to their heart when little is evident. Not everyone is dealt an even card when they come into this world and their situation growing up can be much more difficult than others who are less fortunate. The youth deserve to be careered for no matter what, because each one of them is our future. I chose to volunteer time at the Poughkeepsie children’s home because the biggest problems that our country faces can be righted through education and care for future generations so they don’t

As I sit down waiting for my mother, I look around the room that I am in seeing the light brown carpet contrasted with the orange-red wall, as well as our white lab who lay snoring loudly in front of me. My mother finally sits down on the couch, and collects herself together so that she could listen to whatever I had to say. Angela Olberding, a loving mom to three children has always been very cheerful and kind to anyone that she encounters, even though most of her life she has not been given back that kindness. She works as a special Ed teacher in an elementary school for the Queen Creek district, teaching math, reading, and writing for children with disabilities. She wants to get an administrative job, and has applied, but for now she happily waits and teaches her students. I have no idea how she can balance out her workload, as well as be a wonderful mother to my siblings and me.

Lezlee wasn’t the typical little girl that wanted to be a vet, doctor, or princess when she grew up. She never had a dream job, or any plan for the future. However, she loved school, and all of her teachers. They helped her to learn and grow beyond just school work. She pondered for years what to do, until the age of 18, when she realized what she would enjoy doing for the rest of her life. Similar to the teachers that helped her, she is caring and nurturing towards kids. These traits helped her when babysitting, and helping special education kids throughout the years. After a year of planning she had a plan, and drive to get 2 BA degrees in her hometown, and move all the way to New York to get into a master’s program, she was ready. Lezlee

When people ask Hannah Vorbeck what she does for a living, she does not have the typical response. Hannah is an international aid worker (also called a humanitarian) in Nigeria, Africa where she lives temporarily. Mrs. Vorbeck grew up travelling and moving to different places around the country, but always knew she never wanted to sit in a cubical all day. She went to Duke where she specialized in education. She first went to Nigeria right out of college as a part of the Peace Corps, but fell in love with the country so much she ended up staying there and opened seven schools for children ages 4-18, which is the reason why she is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”. These schools not only educate both boys and girls of all ages, but

Being successful in today's world is essential to a lot of individuals, including myself, but I do believe that being successful comes with the responsibility of providing for those who happen to not be as fortunate. I fulfilled the needs of my community by operating an at home tutoring service. Any child who may have had difficulties with homework or needed assistance with projects or presentations had

All of the achievements in our life are built upon a source of motivation. Motivation is one of the most powerful tools that any person could have, and with enough of it, anyone could be as successful as they desire. With that being said, many people feel that they lack the motivation to achieve their goals. It is very common for people to become discouraged because the have not achieved all of their ambitions. On the contrast there are special kinds of people who wake up everyday with the inspiration to do anything, and everything they want, these types all tend to be very strong-willed and never focus on the negatives. More often than not, these people are leaders. As leaders, they give off a vibe that could make anyone motivated. “Let’s tell our young people that the best books are yet to be written; the best paintings have yet to be painted; the best governments have yet to be formed; the best is yet to done by them”(McGinnis, pg. 39). If you can lead with motivation and charisma, you have the ability to motivate anyone.