Professional Hopes and Goals

One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds

My hope is that people working with young children make it a priority to think about and reflect on how their biases or microagressions may be impacting the children and families that they work with.

One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice

That teachers strive to provide the best possible classroom environment that is welcoming and safe for all children, while providing support to and being respectful of all families.

A brief note of thanks to your colleagues

I would like to thank my colleagues for taking the time to share personal experiences that I hope not only helped them to reflect, but also gave me the opportunity to learn from them as well.  I have definitely appreciated professional feedback and insight that my colleagues have provided myself and each other with for the past eight weeks.  I hope you have much success in your careers as you continue on with your courses and I hope that I “see” you in future courses.