Professional Hopes and Goals

• One hope that you have when you think about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds (any format and any length)

In working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds, I would hope that my experience and the knowledge gained from this class would facilitate a culturally responsive environment that welcomes, accepts, and supports each families diverse and individual needs.

• One goal you would like to set for the early childhood field related to issues of diversity, equity, and social justice (any format and any length)

In setting a goal for the field of early childhood and the issues of diversity, equity, and social justice, I would like to see the field of early childhood bring about a complete understanding of diversity, starting with the idea that we are all diverse. I would like to see equity  and social justice for all children and families and learning about  both can and should begin from birth.

• A brief note of thanks to your colleagues

I would like to thank all of my colleagues, as not only were they a vital form of support, they were an excellent source of information, knowledge, and experience. We learned from each other, as we shared our perspectives and experiences about diversity, equity, and social justice.