Working with families from diverse backgrounds is a certainty, especially if you are in an area were growth is present. As an early childhood professional one of my hopes and desires is to be an effective entity in the lives of children, and to be able to communicate with the families of the children regardless of the backgrounds, religious affiliations, ethnics, or social standings. People are people regardless of our differences.
As for my goal, I want to educate the children by making a difference in their lives one at a time. As I think about the early childhood field and the issues of diversity, equity, and social justice I want to help the children and families understand that not everyone holds the same views and desires and that I may not have all the answers but when we work with one another we can accomplish anything. I desire to be given an opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Diversity is prevalent, and people from all over the world are wanting to enter the United States with hopes, dreams, and desires of a better life, and diversity is here. Diversity is real and so is equity, diversity and social justice. We must learn to live with diversity and thrive in spite of our differences.
To my fellow colleagues, I wish each of you the best in our future endeavors, and I look forward to communicating, and collaborating with you in our future classes. Thank you all for your comments, participation, and continued cooperation. It has really been amazing. Good Luck!
