This week class assignments had me reflecting on my years and experience as an educator. I had the opportunity to work with children during my undergraduate years and also experience working with ECE professionals on obtaining their credentials in education. When I decided to relocation to Florida to purse my degree, that was one of the hardest decisions I had to make. I had to leave my immediate family even thought I was going to live with my grandparents. Also, the program were I was working at the time, it was very difficult for me to tell the student's Ms. Brittney isn't coming back to the school. The director of the program sent a letter to the parents informing them I was relocating to purse my degree in education. On my "last day of school" the parents and students had care packages, food, cake( I love cake) and farewell wishes . I was overwhelmed with joy, and love.
Another experience that was difficult for me was when I resigned from my Pre K position. I did not tell my director until the school year was over. The parents weren't informed that I resigned until school started because I did not want to be the cause of the students not coming to the Pre K class because Ms. Brittney was no longer there. The owner and the teachers just said goodbye not even best wishes or best of luck. I didn't expect that from this group of colleagues because we did not have the trust, fun, loving relationship. I was happy to leave the colleagues but sad of not being able to see the children.
As for my experience with my Master's Degree at Walden, I am uncertain how I will adjourn from this program. I feel I did not receive the support that colleagues speak about. I tend to keep to myself and after I completed my courses, its a goodbye, best wishes through the blogs then prepare for your next course the upcoming Monday. If this Master's program were face to face classes, I believe my relationships with colleagues will be different and I would not be shy(which is funny because I am totally not shy). I want the best for my colleagues and myself to succeed and make the difference in the education field. I will be optimistic and maybe I will make that connection with a colleague.
Brittney,
ReplyDeleteYou shared two great experiences on your blog. I am sorry that you do not feel the sense of support that many of our colleagues and I speak about. I receive support from you and my colleagues by way of blogs, discussion and email. I had to learn to connect with others without being or meeting them face to face. I also had to move beyond my comfort zone. I have found this to be very rewarding. I hope to continue this educational journey with you and the many others I have met in the Master’s Program at Walden.
Thank you. I have to get out of my comfort zone and start living out of the box.
ReplyDeleteHi Brittney,
ReplyDeleteI have to say when I first started my online classes I did not connect with others as well. But as I responded more on the discussion boards to similar experiences that others had as I did, I started getting to know others as being real and not just someone online but as someone having something in comment me. Also I have to say that I have learned so much from some of our colleagues. Their examples of how they have handled challenging situations has helped me when enduring the same trials in early childhood situations.
So stay positive and do as I do, when you can’t see a face, make up one for them. Lol!
Brittney,
ReplyDeleteI would like to wish you the best in your next adventure. I enjoyed reading your experiences and blogs. God bless, I hope our paths cross again.
Thanks Sandra