stress as a child!

As a child growing up, I had to deal with being overwieght.  It was so hard going to school everyday and knowing that you were going to get picked on because you were bigger then everyone else in the classroom.  This went on for my entire school career.  It was very hard to deal with everyday but I got through it.  Somedays I do not konw how, but I did.  I did end up becoming a cheerleader and a basketball player in high school.  It was my true passion and got made fun of all the time, but I continued in the sports for two years.  Until I let it all get the best of me and quit everything.  To this day I still regret giving in and leting them win! But I can only grow from this experience and try to become a better and more confident person. 

I am not looking at other countries for because I feel that we as Americans have a big problem with students in our school system getting picked on for any reason.  I think that it is getting out of control because children are taking there lives because of it.  That is truly said and the problem needs to be addressed and find a way to fix it and help these students! According to abc news in 2010 in America's schools, with at least 14 students committing suicide in the past year alone. This is sad!

Breastfeeding

I think that breastfeeding os very important.  Mothers do not do it often because they have to work and it is very inconvenent.  I think that employers should help new mothers when they breastfeed and make it eaiser on them.  If they did that then it more mothers would turn to breast feeding. 
I think that China has the best policy in best feeding because they help out new mothers and give them extra breaks and time to breast feed through out the day at work. 

birthing experience

My birthing experience is when my son was born.  I will have another birthing experience in July when I have my second child.  There is no words that can explain when you have a child.  It is wonderful and everyone should experience it!

code of ethics to follow!

RESPONSIVE FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICES

relevant services responsive to their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture. We are committed to

enhancing the quality of children’s and families’ lives by promoting family well-being and participation in typical

life activities. The early childhood special education professional will demonstrate respect for all families, taking

into consideration and acknowledging diverse family structures, culture, language, values, and customs.

Finally, families will be given equal voice in all decision making relative to their children. The following practice

guidelines provide a framework for enhancing children’s and families’ quality of lives.

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with

whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.

2. We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to

provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.

3. We shall recognize and respect the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families and children

we serve.

4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and

families to enhance their quality of lives.

Responsive Family Centered Practices

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and appreciation for all families’ beliefs, values, customs,

languages, and culture relative to their nurturance and support of their children toward achieving

meaningful and relevant priorities and outcomes families’ desire for themselves and their children.

2. We shall provide services and supports to children and families in a fair and equitable manner

while respecting families’ culture, race, language, socioeconomic status, marital status, and

sexual orientation.

3. We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of ALL families by

engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention processes.

4. We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers

of services for their children.

5. We shall collaborate with families and colleagues in setting meaningful and relevant goals and

priorities throughout the intervention process including the full disclosure of the nature, risk, and

potential outcomes of any interventions.

6. We shall respect families’ rights to choose or refuse early childhood special education or related

services.

7. We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by

protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication.ensure that families receive individualized, meaningful, and

Course Resources

B.B. King
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."

One of my favorite books is "Llama Llama Holiday Drama"


My favorite childhood book series was Amelia Bedelia Books

Professionals

Stanley Greenspan, MD is the world’s foremost authority on clinical work with infants and young children with developmental and emotional problems, his work has guided parents, professionals and researchers all over the world.

Janet Gozalez-Mena, MD books Emphasizes the importance of partnerships between teachers and family members.Stresses the integral components of communication between diverse families and teachers or administrators. *Raises the important issue of respecting the various diversities and cultures that exist in today's classrooms

why I want to teach?

I have chosen to teach because it is my passion in life.  I love to teach the younger kids because they are so full of life and keep your day full of fun!