Many Thanks for a New Beginning!

                                                         Dear Colleagues and friends,

Thank you for guiding me through my new adventure of attaining my goals and pursuing my passion! 

Dr. Kien you have been so patient with my struggle with APA style cover page and citing, your input and encouragement has been so valuable and I have learned so much from you.
I glanced over my blog and the comments made, and I must thank you all. As I look at the first post, we were all so excited to have figured out the blogs. I feel supported in my love of nature and passing that along to any child, teacher and parent that will listen. I have gained some great additional resources, been inspired by quotes and am awe struck by all the individual experiences that brought you to Walden and this new beginning in our professional life. My best to all and I look forward to more blogging!

Elisa I'm sure you can relate to the round bellies in the picture, since it wasn't long since you were there. Pictured is my daughter (& grand baby) and two little girls wanting to be just like their teacher, at my little non profit environmental preschool. (It's not really mine, but its been my baby for the last 20 years, its my youngest child.)                                                          My heart felt thanks and love to all.

Code of Ethics

Each one of these speaks to me in different areas, the "over all" section are code of ethics to live by.

Child & Family

To listen to families, acknowledge and build upon their strengths and competencies, and learn from families as we support them in their task of nurturing children. (NAEYC)

To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program. (NAEYC)

Professionalism

We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to the suggestions of others. (DEC)

Co-Workers

When we have concerns about the professional behavior of a co-worker, we shall first let that person know of our concern in a way that shows respect for personal dignity and for the diversity to be found among staff members, and then attempt to resolve the matter collegially and in a confidential manner. (NAEYC)

Over all

To work through education, research, and advocacy toward an environmentally safe world in which all children receive health care, food, and shelter; are nurtured; and live free from violence in their home and their communities. (NAEYC)

We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture. (DEC)