Time Well Spent

 

This program has taught me the real value of education along with aspects gained on creating a better community for early childhood learners. I started this program with my first child, and since then the process has been overwhelming, with being a "New Mommy" and having a newborn, and working full time! However, I want my son to know that his parents reached and achieved education as far as they could go.Through the guidelines of community in practice, leadership, and collaboration of learning goals along with educational guidelines have been achieved throughout this process.

Community of practice has set forth notions of being able to support and educate the community in which we live in. It also has provided the sense of added value along with team and partnership attributes. Leadership has dealt with means of being able to incorporate front runners and trailblazers that will ignite the spark into educating individuals and providing a sense of commitment. Lastly, terms of collaboration can create sustained relationships along with alliance between individuals well create avid cooperation.

A long-term goals would be to support the community with a early childhood center that will be beneficial to the community. It will have aspects of mentorship programs along with a vivid curriculum that will cause for creativity and discussion. This program will eventually educate individual in a sense that will allow them to learn more freely with visual tactics along with making learning fun and exciting.

This class has been a great joy to the end of my Master’s program in Early Childhood education. I have truly enjoyed every discussion written along with a deep analysis of each paper that I have contributed to the class. There has been a great amount of information that has been acquire along with new ideas and concepts that have contributed to gaining more concepts into the Early Childhood Education Field. This has truly been inspirational and I will miss every colleague along with the professors as well. Farewell all and I wish you great and massive success in your endeavors!

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

― Augustine of Hippo

 

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”

― Margaret Mead

 

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Plan International USA

http://www.planusa.org/our-history

 

This program is to providing real, lasting change for children and their communities across the globe while affecting their lives through education. This organization has been around since 1937 and has a great foundation along with great works of helping children globally!

 

World Vision International

http://www.worldvision.org/

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. They provide emergency assistance to children and families affected by natural disasters and civil conflict, work with communities to develop long-term solutions to alleviate poverty, and advocate for justice on behalf of the poor. This organization helps children reach their potential with active supporters, sponsorship, and reliance.

 

Care

http://www.care-international.org/

 

CARE is a major international humanitarian agency that delivers emergency relief and long-term international development projects. Care was founded in 1945 as a nonsectarian, impartial, and non-governmental program. This program is admirable due to the fact of their   four core values. These values are respect, integrity, commitment, and excellence which I feel is a large important aspect in education and helping individuals in need.

 

 

Jobs

2014-0292  05/13/2014  Research Data Analyst (Consultant)  Washington DC  Short-term Contract   Research/ Master’s Degree and 2 years of Data Analyst experience

2014-0290  05/02/2014  Grants and Contracts Finance Officer, Global Fund  Washington, DC

  Master’s Degree. Educational opportunities related

2014-0284  03/13/2014  Counselor - YUGA Leadership Summit  Bristol, RI  Temporary 

Experience working with Children. Masters or BA in Counseling

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

 

NC Educational Department of Health and Services:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians, including children, and proves essential human services.

 

 The Communicable Disease Branch of the Division of Public Health primarily deals with infectious diseases that are reportable by law to the state health department, as well as a few other communicable diseases of public health significance, such as influenza, norovirus infection and certain healthcare-associated infections amongst children.

Educational requirements are as followed

Graduation from a four-year college/university.

Demonstrated legible handwriting, computer skills in Windows, Work Processing, Word and Data base entry. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and through written documents. Must be able to drive vehicle and to work independently in non-handicapped accessible areas. Must have a valid NC driver’s license.

I chose this job due to the effect of helping families with potential illnesses along with educating others on health and safety.

 

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE BRANCH MANAGER, NF-5

Incumbent’s responsibility, first & foremost, is to lead by example, to shape & sustain a working environment most conducive to the successful performance of those entrusted to his/her leadership and direction; creating a positive atmosphere and culture within the Marine & Family Programs Division and its constituent branches that reflects the pride, professionalism, sense of accomplishment, fulfillment, collaborative engagement, well-being, and wholehearted customer focus of its employees is the incumbent’s essential purpose and focus of main effort.

 

Directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors supervises employees.  Counsels and trains employees, schedules and directs work, appraises work performance.  Approves or disapproves leave, and personnel actions.  Must be alert to substance abuse and take appropriate action.

 

Five or more years of executive level experience, demonstrating a professional knowledge of current principle and techniques necessary to oversee career related and adult self-development education training/learning and financial management programs.  A Graduate Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

 

Alexander Youth Network is looking for a human service professionals interested in an opportunity as a Transition Coordinator at The On Ramp, one of the programs offered by The Relatives. Bachelor's degree in a related human service field required.  2 years' experience in human service field, working with transition age youth is preferred.

I chose this potion based upon helping others with the potential to educate themselves along with pinpointing their direction for their educational needs.

Transition Coordinator- The On Ramp- Charlotte, NC

The Relatives is an affiliate of Alexander Youth Network. While AYN focuses on servicing the mental health needs of children and families, The Relatives does not specifically focus on mental health needs. Individuals interested in working with the Relatives do not need necessarily need counseling or mental health experience.  The mission of The Relatives is to keep kids safe, families together, and prepare youth and young adults to be healthy, productive, and engaged members of the community. The Relatives serves young people who are experiencing crises due to homelessness and family discord, as well as those who have aged out of our public systems and lack the skills and support necessary to function as independent and productive adults.

 

There are three components that make up The Relatives: The Crisis Center, The On Ramp, and Journey Place. Through our crisis center, we provide a safe place and supportive resources for youth 7- 17 who often have no other place to go.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

 

Bachelor's degree in a related human service field required.  2 years’ experience in human service field, working with transition age youth is preferred.

I chose this position based upon he mere fact that children who are less fortunate or homeless need direction so that the can become productive in society.

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Local/State Organizations

NC Child- http://www.ncchild.org

This organization is geared to helping children in terms of health, safety, well-educated, and economically secured communities that can inform and influence decision makers. This organization has reached more than 1.1 million children are enrolled in public health insurance programs due to the establishment of NC Health Choice. They have helped secure $2 million in additional funding for the NC Child Treatment Program, which serves children, adolescents, and families coping with serious psychological trauma or loss. Along with the passage of a comprehensive anti-bullying bill in 2009, all school districts in the state must implement and enforce an anti-bullying policy.

 

Learning Together- http://www.learningtogether.org/

This organization is a center in which inclusion of all individuals, no matter the disability, is incorporated. This center represents special needs children along with informing and practicing methods that incorporated essential developmental skills needed for life. During 1981, they moved to the Dorothea Dix Hospital campus to help individual students with developmental delays. From then on they have produced a means of helping children who need just a little more special attention.

 

Prevent Child Abuse-NC http://www.preventchildabusenc.org/

 

This organization, also known as PCANC, is the only statewide organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Through investment in innovative programs proven to prevent child maltreatment before it occurs, PCANC works with North Carolina’s communities to help build safe, stable, nurturing, and healthy relationships for all children.  Whereas their motto “

WE CAN ALL HELP NC CHILDREN HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY CHILDHOOD” remains as an important slogan captivating on taking action for each child and producing a means of promoting positivity along with having the envision of  a future without child abuse and neglect, where every child grows up to achieve his or her dream

Job Opportunities:

Child Care Administrator-The Goddard School

   -Standard Licensure

  - Administrator License III

  - 2 years of teaching experience

Adjunct Professor-Peace University

    -Masters Degree or at least 18 semester hours within the applied field

   -NC Teaching Licensure

  -2 years of Teaching Experience

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Reflection

Reflection:

This course has gone by completely fast. I feel that I have gained so much as an individual and feel the need to carry out these tools througout my educational expereinces. This will allow me to better enhance my communication skills and bring forth a sense of overall compassion for individuals, all while finding a means to bring forth numerous possibilities, commitment, and solutions to problems faced. I feel that this has provided me with a better sense to how certain families that respond and how to handle that response with great care and action. This has truly been a great experience that i have enjoyed. All of my classmates have truly helped along the way with the great discussion forums as well!

Adrea Reavis

Team development

Forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning are the five stages of team development. I feel that these stages represent how a "high-level" performing group should be. 

I feel that high-performing groups are hard to leave due to the fact of making positive connections with individuals that share the same drive and force that everyone shares in common. It creates a positive and inspiring group formation that can lead to having a positive light shed on everyones life.  It also establishes a high norm that creates an almost trusted means to complete a task and strive for a complete and better grade. I feel that these groups are hard to leave because everyone strives for a goal that is above average. Connections and friendships are formed as well leaving a positive impression and mark upon the world. 

While working on my master's degree program, I feel that I have a support group. I truly enjoy the discussion because they are interactive as well.This also places an impact on my life and individuals life's due to that fact that we all share something in common. This is "education". I truly enjoy reading the stories and life experiences as well during the overall discussions shared by my classmates. Adjourning is an essential stage for team work because it sets up a focal point for all of the group members.