1. Dreams are not frivolous.
I have revisited the same dream over and over throughout my career- usually at times of transition (or a need for transition). When contemplating a topic for my capstone project, I was hesitant to choose this dream because it felt foolish to apply all of this thought and energy toward something that may never happen.
2. Dreams come true.
However, just as I was choosing my topic, the opportunity to bring this dream to reality presented itself. I realized for the first time that dreams are not frivolous when they are built on passion and service to others. In fact, I had been mistake- I was not dreaming, I planning a solution!
3. We are all in this together.
My community is a living, breathing force that has taught me so much about what it means to have a home. We are a small town of under 10,000 people in a rural setting. We don't have a Target, a Starbucks, or a mall. What we do have (in addition to clean, sandy beaches, stunning sunsets and a charming downtown) is a wealth of smart, generous people who know what it means to work together to do our best. I am so honored to serve in the role of early childhood professional in this community and feel lucky to support and be supported by my neighbors. It takes a village, and I love mine.
A long-term goal:
I intend to continue to learn how to best collaborate with others. My leadership vision is one that does not include competition or solitude; as I gain and practice the skills and perspectives necessary I hope to facilitate growth and progress in every interaction I have with my community.
Farewell message:
Thank you for being members of my community during the past eight weeks. The interactions and guidance I've enjoyed throughout this course have both informed and inspired me!
Heartfelt best wishes to you all as we go forth from here!
Lisa
ReplyDeleteWe have finally came to the end of our journey, and it has been a journey filled with lots of learning and knowledge. I wish you the best of luck in your future. I also wish you the best of luck for the work you will doing in your community. Thanks again for sharing you post. Good Luck!
Linda
Dear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed sharing this journey with you. I love that you are so happy with where you are in your "village". I believe that is the key to true contentment with life and it is not easy to come by! I wish you much joy and success as you continue to grow in your early childhood career.
Fondly,
Monette
Dear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is filled with deep gratitude and appreciation for having you as my academic colleague. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and life experiences, it truly added greater meaning to all the learning experiences I have encountered through this program.
I am proud you and wish you continuous success in your future endeavors. May your path always be blessed with greater opportunities to continue your journey of touching the lives of young children and their families.
I hope to see you on commencement day.
Best Regards,
Marijan Kevorkian
Walden Colleague
I agree that it takes all of us to make a difference in the early childhood education field. We have so many different ideas to help children and by working together we can make the biggest difference. I am so glad that you realized that dreams do come true. We might have to work to achieve them but they are always within reach. I wish you luck on reaching your goal, work collectively with a group is not always easy but usual has great reward. Good luck on all your future dreams and goals!
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa:
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for being a part of my Walden experience.I am truly appreciative for your feed backs and the invaluable contribution you made to our discussion board every week.Congratulations that your dream is a reality. I wish you all the best for the future as you continue to make an impact on the lives of children and their families in your community.
Sharon Munroe.