Early Childhood Education

"I believe that this is one of the most constructive, and one of the most sensible, and also one of the most exciting programs that this nation has ever undertaken." — President Lyndon B. Johnson on the Head Start program, May 18, 1965                                                                  "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 "We must be the compassion we wish to see in others!" ~  Janet Gonzalez-Mena MOTIVATION: "When I attend parent meetings and actually see parents learning how to speak to policy makers, learning how to write letters, learning to share their voice that is what keeps me motivated in spite of the challeng es" }Sandy Escobido PASSION:   "I always wanted to be a...

This picture means so much to me. I uploaded this picture because family is everything to me. This is a picture of my mother, oldest brother, and myself. My mother is an important figure in my life. Like my mother, my brother also nurtured and cared for me. It was great in school to have a big brother to protect me.  This is a picture of my family. To the right is my oldest son Keartis. Keartis was my first born and whether he knows it or not he pushed me to my limits. Having him at such a young age added determination to my life. He strives for the best and also see the good in everyone. I consider him my superman. To the left is my middle child, Tyrik. I had him my sophomore year in college. Although that was a stressful year for me, he added so much joy to my life.  I continued to strive for my goals and that was to be the best mother I could be to my children and earned my bachelor degree. At the bottom is my youngest child Nicholas. Nicholas has really kept ...

Quote: I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside and give them a sense of pride.                                            Whitney Houston Children Book: Green Eggs and Ham  This book is one of the most famous Dr. Seuss books where Sam I am tries to get this one guy to eat green eggs and ham. He ends of eating it and ends up loving it. The message of the book is although something may look weird at least try it. That is something I tell my children all the time. Basically try new things.