FINAL BLOG-CAPSTONE 6990

I have learned so much from this journey from my colleagues and professors. This journey has really been surreal. I never thought I would have challenged myself this far. I was determined not to give up and continue with this journey. I never took a break within this last two years. I was determined to keep going. I have learned that if you’re truly want something that you are passionate about you can obtain if you think positive and cut out all negativity. I have learned that early childhood education will be filled with lifelong learning if you are truly passionate. This is a field that is ever-changing and you will need to be flexible, patient, compassionate, open and understanding.

I have also learned from my colleagues to be encouraging in this field you will need support as well as be a support. I know that having a community of practice (CoP) will be a needed asset. My long term goal is to become a board member on the Board of Education. I want to position myself so that I am continuing to be an advocate and being on the board of education in my local county is one of my long term goals. I want to ensure that I am continuing to be a voice for early childhood learning and making my voice heard. 

I would like to thank all of my colleagues and professors for their guidance, contributions, insights, inspiration, and motivation. I wish everyone much success in all their endeavors. I am on the fence about continuing to receive my Doctorate, maybe I will decide by the end of the year. I started this journey in 2013 and went non-stop, I was determined and knew if I stopped I would possibly get complacent. I was determined to finish, this was one of the hardest challenges I have experienced, but well WORTH IT!!!!  I hope to maybe meet some of my colleagues and professors if you decide to attend graduation in July. I wish everyone much SUCCESS!!!!

My email:Jennifer_Holley73@yahoo.com

 

FAVORITE QUOTES:

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

Maya Angelou

 Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
 Og Mandino

My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors. 

Maya Angelou