As I write this, my final blog of my journey towards my advanced degree, I am left to look back at how this quest as impacted me.
I am not the same person I was at the beginning, as I have learned much along the way and broadened my view of the world. I am, however, very much the same at my core. My basic values and beliefs have not changed, but merely been strengthened.
I know that it is my responsibility to use the life I have been given to better the lives of others. I must take my experiences and share with others so that they can go forth and make others' loves better in turn.
I know that I will always be a teacher. I truly love what I do, and I know that in a classroom is where I am happiest. I am home.
My long term goals do not include fame, recognition, or glory. In fact, they do not even include me finding a "better" job, as I cannot imagine any job better than being a teacher. My goals are to teach as many as I can, and be happy in that success!
I would like to thank all those who provided inspiration and support along the way. I hope I have done the same for you in some small way.
A very special thank you to Nikki Thomas for becoming my rock and keeping me sane. You have become a dear and valued friend!
I wish you all much success in the future and much happiness along the way!
Kathy
Almost forgot my contact info: amethyst21768@comcast.net or you can find me on Facebook using that e-mail address.
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your final post for this program. We can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has been a very exciting, challenging, fretful, but successful. I am so thankful for challenging myself to take on this journey. I too have learned a lot and done self-evaluations on any biases that I might have had. But, just as you, I am still the same down to earth home body that is always full of smiles and passionate about helping others. Kathy, it has been a pleasure always remain humble and you we continue to flourish in life.
Neketha
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure exchanging views on issues that matter in the early childhood development/education world. l wish you the best in your future endeavors and hope to stay in touch.
Fidelis
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteIt is now that we’ve reached the end of this road. I have enjoyed reading your final post, I too love the current role that i am in and desire to continue learning and experiencing the joys of working with young children and their parents. I am pleased to be able to take back new experiences, and knowledge to expand my work with them, I hope you are able to do the same. best wishes.
Ebony