When I Think of Child Development

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein

 "It is not what is poured into a student that counts but what is planted." -Linda Conway

"A hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank...but the world may be a better place because I made a difference in the life of a child." - Forest Witcraft

Reference:
21 Inspirational Teacher Quotes – SimpleK12_. (2012, February 10).SimpleK12_. Retrieved December 18, 2013, from http://blog.simplek12.com/education/21-inspirational-teacher-quotes/

These three quotes really resonate with me. I feel it is my duty as an educator to allow children to really see, explore, and develop a love for school. As a teacher I can help my students find the joy in learning. I want to make a difference in the lives of children. I want my future students to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. With my background in sociology I feel like I can steer any of my students onto the right path; I will give them the right guidance, support, and helping hand needed to reach their success. 

I want to also take this time to thank all of you who have supported me. I want to also give special thanks to Joyce and Karen, thank you both for supporting me on my educational endeavor, both of your comments have been very insightful. Joyce, I want to thank you again for for sharing your childhood stories from China they were really fascinating.  I hope for you the best on your future endeavors. Karen, thank you for sharing your opinions and knowledge with all of us this past 8-weeks. I have really learned a lot of new insight from you. Thank You:)   

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you all.

Best,

Elizabeth