I came to work one morning, after having a very difficult and stressful week, to find this sign posted on my door....
It made me realize that my priorities are completely wrong! I would come to work and immediately feel that I had so much to do...mounds of paperwork to complete, emails to answer, business to attend to. I felt trapped by my office and my role as the Center Director. I forgot my passion for early childhood because I neglected to make that my focus! I needed to start my day with interacting with the kids and engaging the teachers! I've made a commitment to now begin my day with going into every class and greeting the teachers and the children. Today was the beginning of the new plan... and it was a fantastic day!!! I started my day with one of my beautiful toddlers coming up to me and lifting her arms up to be held and cuddled. I got "air kisses" from the kids and played a quick game of peek-a-boo with a baby. I was given a paper ghost a child made special for my office and was given the opportunity to help other preschoolers resolve a conflict over a toy. Sure it took some time away from my other duties to do this, but I was energized and excited to go back to my office and dig in because what I do everyday impacts my team, these children and our families. They are my sunshine and make me happy every day!! :)
Kudos to you!! going that extra mile and also putting smiles on others is a great boost to anyday and what a great way to start off your day!
ReplyDeleteYou have such great work ethics! In the virtual classroom and in your profession can be seen through your statements in the blogs and discussions that you have shared so much of. I would like to acknowledge your hard work and diligence in going beyond and above in the classroom as well as your profession! It has been a priviledge to have you as a colleague this course,as your resources were valued, noted, and bookmarked by me as I will take these to add to my own collection of resources. You have just added to my collective knowledge with your replies to my discussions each week in more ways than one;as I have learned from you about what it is to be a profession in the field. I hope to someday be aspiring myself as you are! Thanks for the shares and good reads. Joo’ nizhaah ayoo ahool aah…(I have learned a great amount from you). I shall remain focused and committed as you are to your staff and center.
Dear Collett
ReplyDeleteI have learned a lot from your blog and discussion posts. You are truly a remarkable early childhood professional. Your experience and knowledge shines through all your writings. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your personal web, resources and this overwhelming post. It must be an awesome feeling to receive a sign like this on your door. I am glad you are making interacting with children and teachers your main priority despite your busy schedule. Kudos to that! Here's hoping and wishing you reach your goal of becoming an Administrative Director of childcare services soon. Intermountain Healthcare is lucky to have a dedicated person like you. Cheers!