Pursuing My Dream!!!

Hello All,

I recently decided to go to school again, after telling myself last summer that I will take a break.

I love learning and learning about what I do. I love working with young children. I am very passionate about what I do. I have been teaching since 2003. I have taught only kindergarten in these ten (almost eleven) years of my teaching career.  I was named  my school's teacher of the year in 2010. I have earned endorsements in reading and gifted education.  My bachelor's  degree is in Early Childhood Education (P-5). I have received my master's in  Reading and Literacy (P-5) and my Specialist in Teacher Leadership, both from Walden University. Last summer, I earned a graduate certificate in integrating technology in the classroom.

So, why did I decide to go back ? MY DREAM.  As long as I can remember, I wanted to teach. Entering college, I realize that my passion of teaching was more of a passion to change the profession. I wanted to make a difference not only in the children I touch but all children. My DREAM is to open and run a preparatory academy (hopefully many).  I want to really focus on early childhood education, preparing these students for formal education.

Recently, it's been on my heart to focus on me and this DREAM. It's like God is bringing people in my life to remind me of this passion. It's time to focus on the goal. I have to make steps to make this DREAM happen. I have to make a plan of action.When I found this certificate program, Early Childhood Administration, Management and Leadership, with Walden University, I decided to go for it.

I don't know what or where this program may led me in the process of my DREAM but I know that I have a purpose in life to help children learn. God willing, I believe that I am on my way to making my dream a reality. I believe this is my purpose in life.