Time Well Spent

     The three deeply felt learnings from this program were doing the observation of three adult educators, compiling a toolkit, and doing research on early intervention.  I enjoyed doing the three adult educators interview because I was able to learn strategies and techniques to use when I become an adult educator.  I was also able to connect with my old instructors when I was going to school for my associates.  It brought back old memories!  I also enjoyed putting my toolkit together because I was able to put strategies that I can use in my classroom as an adult educator.  The main lesson that I enjoyed doing was the Capstone Project for this class.  I gained so much knowledge on early intervention.  I also learned the gaps in the system to keep families from getting services for their child.  

     My long term goal is to get my PhD.  I would be on top of the world if I get it.  Being called Chris Curry, PhD would be my dream.  First, I might go and get my Education Specialist Degree which is higher than a Masters.  It's only 9 courses to get it.  I love getting all the education I can get.

     I can't believe that eight weeks flew by that quickly.  I'm happy and sad at the same time.  I'm happy because I have finally made it here.  This journey has been a long journey.  I'm sad because my classmates who have followed me from the beginning of this program or now departing our ways.  You all are amazing individuals!  Good luck on your future plans and thank you all for everything.  Love,

C. Curry

Quote  "Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists what they become the best that they can possibly be"  Rita Pierson.

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

The three international organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me were...

1. https://www.unicef.org

I like this organization or community of practice because they work in 190 countries, so that means they are nation wide.  Their intentions is to save children's lives.  This is the main reason that I like this organization because they care about the well-being of all children.  Even their rights!  Also, they help with fulfilling their potential, and they "never give up" ( UNICEF, n.d.).  

2.  https://www.savethechildren.org

I like this organization or community of practice because they protect children from harm.  "When crisis strikes and children are more vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave" (Save the children, 2011).  "We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard" (Save the children, 2011).  

3.  https://www.unesco.org

I like this organization or community of practice because "UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values" (UNESCO, 2011).  

The job that I found that was interesting is titled Assistant Principal.  The assistant principal will support the leadership team in organizing and foster a positive environment that is conductive to the needs of all students, staff and parents.  This includes:  leading, directing, and developing instructional and non-instructional staff programs; mentoring and evaluating staff; and assist the principal in the implementation, supervision and assessment of the total school instructional program.

Experience:

*  Teacher Coaching:  2 years (Required)

*  Assistant Principal:  2 years (Required)

*  K-8 School Leadership:  2 years (Required)

Education:

*  Master's (Required)

License or certification:

*  K-12 School Leadership License (Required)

References

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011).

     Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-

     unesco/ 

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from 

     http://www.unicef.org/

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from

     http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.html