Time Well Spent

There are many lessons I have learned in this course!  

One of the most important lessons is collaborating with my colleagues. Researching about others capstone projects helped me gain a deeper understanding of their passions as well as my professional passions.

 Another lesson I valued is narrowing my topic into a specific and measurable challenge and goals.

One other goal is recognizing my professional role as an advocate. I always thought of advocacy as big and abstract but I realize that I am an advocate for children and families.

I have also realized that I am one step closer to achieving my goals! J

One long term goals is creating a Community of Practice and initiate my public relations campaign to raise awareness of the importance of school readiness for low income children.

Thank you Dr. Teri for empowering me to analyze my passion and realize dreams can become realities. Thank you for inspiring me to improve my writing, all of your encouragement and support.
Thank you colleagues for your constructive feedback and encouragement!

If you would like to keep in contact my email address is katarawalker@gmail.com J
 

As a new school year begins, I wanted to share this powerful video with you it is keynote speech by a10 year old intellect, Dalton Sherman.  I hope you enjoy!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZm0BfXYvFg

All the best, Katara          

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

http://www.acei.org/

ACEI is a charitable organization committed to advocate for access to education, equity in educational settings, quality educational subject matter, and the child's right to education. The organization appealed to me because of their campaign “Love Me, Teach Me” which promotes the needs and rights for children across the world.  They believe in four cornerstones: See Me, Hear Me, Love Me, and Teach Me. ACEI believe focusing on these foundations will improve the well-being of every child.

Job of Interest: Communication Manager

General Duties:

•Plan and manage external communication and public relations efforts, including but not limited to publicity for events, program launches, breaking news, etc.

•Monitor and communicate via online communication vehicles, including but not limited to the website; emails; and online social media, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.

•Support the development of ACEI publications.

Qualifications:

•3-5 years of communications, public relations or related experience. The ideal candidate will have communications experience at an association or nonprofit.

•Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.

•Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with graphic design tools, such as InDesign (Mac).

•Excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills.

•Website content management skills, such as familiarity with html and a content management system.

World Organization for Early Childhood Education

http://www.omep-usnc.org/

The program works locally, nationally and internationally to promote the health, development, rights and education of the world’s children and families. The program appealed to me because of they encourage scientific research to improve children’s lives and promote human understanding. The organization believes it is important to advocate and educate education professionals and others about important issues relating to children, families, and early education.

 

International Step by Step Association

http://www.issa.nl/index.html

International Step by Step Association connects professionals and organizations working in the field of early childhood development and education. I like this association because it promotes equal access to quality early childhood education for all children around the world. The association offers information about training services for early childhood professionals, and host events that support the healthy development of children. Also provide online training and may of the courses are free. The website has a bookstore with children books from various cultures. This organization has a wealth of useful resources!