I have learned so much over the last 8 weeks that has made me more capable of having a successful career as an early childhood education professional. I have learned how to form a confident and capable community of practice. I also was able to pinpoint a challenge that I want to take on in this field, and through this course I was able to really understand this issue. I also learned the steps that it would take to take action against my challenge. This really put things into perspective for me, because I was able to explain exactly how I would accomplish my goals. 

My long term goal is to do my best to be advocate for the early childhood community. I have a passion to help people, and I want to help children who are not getting the support they need. I also want to either open my own center or run a childcare center. I am finally ready to start my career in this field, and I am confident that I can accomplish these goals. 

To my fellow Colleagues,

I wish you all the best of luck in whatever you do. One of my favorite books is by Dr. Seuss and it is a great book to read when you are ending one journey in your life and looking into the future. 

I hope you all find your niche in your career, and do great things. We know that we are capable of making a difference in the early childhood community, we proved this through our dedication to completing our Masters.  Lets take a moment to recognize what we accomplished and give a sigh of relief because WE DID IT! Congrats everyone!

Anna Castiglia

Albany NY

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