"A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi to come back - but they are gone. We are it. It is up to us. It is up to you."
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."
By: Mariam Wright Edelman
"As I grew up I think I wanted to continue to be a teacher because I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution in the world and to fix all the injustices that existed in the world, and I wanted to do that through teaching."
By: Louise Derman Sparks
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Personal Childhood Web
I dedicate my Personal Childhood Web to several people who nurtured and cared about me the most when I was a child. My childhood was good for the most part. I have seveal great memories of my childhood. I was taught alot of different things that I still practice today and try to instill into those around me such as independence, respect, love, laughter, self confidence, tenderheartedness, compassion, empathy, and honor.
The first individual that I would like to mention is my father. He was a very positive figure throughout my childhood as well as some of my adulthood. Unfortunately he passed away on March 23, 2006. His name was Tyrone. He was actually my Stepfather. He and my mother got married when I was just 3 years old. He was the only father that I knew, and he never treated me like I was not his biological daughter. He supported me in everything I did in school such as helping me with my homework, teaching me how to play the drums when I was in high school and it had become an interest of mine. My most fond memories of him are the way he would always hug me and say to me even during my adulthood "You're a good girl Nini (he called me Nini short for my middle name Melanie). "Daddy loves you!" That always made me fell better no matter what mood I was in at the time.It also made me feel loved and protected. It taught me to be tenderhearted toward others and to always let the ones that you love know that you love them.
My aunt Phyllis was a very influential person in my life as well. Everytime my parents went to her and my uncle Paul's house, all of the kids would gather around and all of the adults would hang out in the backyard or in the livingroom and play cards or listen to music and dance. My aunt Phyllis and I would always make treats and popcorn for us kids and she loved to kiss me on my forehead and say "How is my beautiful niece today?" She is a wonderful person. She taught me to think highly of myself, but think of myself as higher than others. She also instilled a strong sense of independence in me.
My mom taught me how to cook. Every holiday she and I would get up at about 5am and I would start the deserts while she started the rest of the dinner. She loved to stick her finger in my cake mix and sometimes put some on my nose and laugh. She is the reason that I am a good cook today.
My little brother (believe it or not) who is 9 years younger than me, especially inspired my love for children. I had to take him everywhere I went as a child, and I actually enjoyed it. He was a great kid (at times :) and he was the cutest little thing. He and I are the closest today out of all of us siblings. H e is a proud father of three boys! I am so proud of who he has grown up to be. He always comes to me for advice and he keeps me on my toes.
My grandpa was also a positive role model in my childhood. He spoiled me rotten. Everywhere he went, he made sure that I was right by his side. He passed away when I was about 7 years old, so I don't have very memories of him. I do remember that strong sense of love from him though.
These are the individuals who have made me the individual that I am today. I am grateful for each of them, and I know that my life has been a success in many areas due to the morals and senseof responsibility they instilled in me.
The first individual that I would like to mention is my father. He was a very positive figure throughout my childhood as well as some of my adulthood. Unfortunately he passed away on March 23, 2006. His name was Tyrone. He was actually my Stepfather. He and my mother got married when I was just 3 years old. He was the only father that I knew, and he never treated me like I was not his biological daughter. He supported me in everything I did in school such as helping me with my homework, teaching me how to play the drums when I was in high school and it had become an interest of mine. My most fond memories of him are the way he would always hug me and say to me even during my adulthood "You're a good girl Nini (he called me Nini short for my middle name Melanie). "Daddy loves you!" That always made me fell better no matter what mood I was in at the time.It also made me feel loved and protected. It taught me to be tenderhearted toward others and to always let the ones that you love know that you love them.
My aunt Phyllis was a very influential person in my life as well. Everytime my parents went to her and my uncle Paul's house, all of the kids would gather around and all of the adults would hang out in the backyard or in the livingroom and play cards or listen to music and dance. My aunt Phyllis and I would always make treats and popcorn for us kids and she loved to kiss me on my forehead and say "How is my beautiful niece today?" She is a wonderful person. She taught me to think highly of myself, but think of myself as higher than others. She also instilled a strong sense of independence in me.
My mom taught me how to cook. Every holiday she and I would get up at about 5am and I would start the deserts while she started the rest of the dinner. She loved to stick her finger in my cake mix and sometimes put some on my nose and laugh. She is the reason that I am a good cook today.
My little brother (believe it or not) who is 9 years younger than me, especially inspired my love for children. I had to take him everywhere I went as a child, and I actually enjoyed it. He was a great kid (at times :) and he was the cutest little thing. He and I are the closest today out of all of us siblings. H e is a proud father of three boys! I am so proud of who he has grown up to be. He always comes to me for advice and he keeps me on my toes.
My grandpa was also a positive role model in my childhood. He spoiled me rotten. Everywhere he went, he made sure that I was right by his side. He passed away when I was about 7 years old, so I don't have very memories of him. I do remember that strong sense of love from him though.
These are the individuals who have made me the individual that I am today. I am grateful for each of them, and I know that my life has been a success in many areas due to the morals and senseof responsibility they instilled in me.
Friday, May 13, 2011
New Chapter in my life
I recently graduated on February 27, 2011 with my Bachelor's in Science in Human Services from Walden University. I have loved children since I myself was a child. At first, I wanted to become a Neonatal Nurse. As many times as I have changed mt career choice throughout my life, it has always been surrounded around helping children. That is what fuels my passion for the early childhood field. I specifically plan on working in the Child Advocacy field. I am currently volunteering with the Guardian ad Litem program in Gastonia, NC. It is a non-profit organization which advocates on the bahalf of abused and neglected children who have been placed in the foster care system. The strength of some of these children is what keeps me wanting to be here for them.
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