Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Inspiring Quotes from influential people in Early Childhood:

I shall never forget the faces of the boys and girls in the in that little Welhausen Mexican School, and I remember even yet the pain of realizing and knowing that college was closed to practically every one of these children because they were too poor.  And I think it was then that I made up my mind that this nation could never rest while the door to knowledge remained closed to any American. 

~ Lyndon B. Johnson

The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.

~ Hillary Rodham Clinton

All of us have to recognize that we owe our children more than we have been giving them.

~ Hillary Rodham Clinton

Quotes Regarding Passion:

What an unique opportunity we have in working with children, we as professionals in early childhood have the opportunity to shape a child's life for the better. 

~ Sandy Escobido

My passion comes from the intrinsic motivation I have for the work I do. 

~ Raymond Hernandez

Personal Childhood Web

Mom

Cousin                                                                      

God/ Church Family

Me 

Teachers: Ms. Patterson and Mrs. Brown                                             

                                                                                                                        Grandparents

God/Church

Influence: Spiritual guidance and spiritual foundation for life

Nurturing: Source of Support

Care: Always being there and revealing Christian insight

How I Felt Special: Showing interest in my life

Influence on My Life Today: Spiritual foundation for my life today

Mom

Influence: My inspiration and role model of a Godly woman

Nurturing: Always concerned, thoughtful, patient, and involved

Care: Supporting me and attending to my emotional needs and by always showing concern

How I Felt Special: Showing interest in my life

Influence on My Life Today: By making it known that I was a priority

Grandparents

Influence: Extended support system, provided knowledge, courage, and wisdom

Nurturing: Watching me, spending quality time with me, showing love only the way grandparents can

Care: Supporting me and attending to my emotional needs and by always showing concern

How I Felt Special: By making me feel as though I was the only grandchild

Influence on My Life Today: Showed a sense of community and revealed that family always leaves a trace on the heart

Cousin

Influence: Like a big sister

Nurturing: Supportive and offering advice

Care: Always asking for ways to help

How I Felt Special: By making me feel like a sister and best friend

Influence on My Life Today: Confidant, best friend, and someone to experience life with

Teachers: Mrs. Brown and Ms. Patterson

Influence: Motivator academically

Nurturing: Cooperating with my family in achieving academic goals

Care: Providing enrichment experiences  

How I Felt Special: Providing opportunities to build relationships with me

Influence on My Life Today: Instilling the value of how a relationship with a teacher, makes all the world of difference  



  

Heartfelt Moments:

Educators are like gardeners.  They tend small and delicate flowers.  Some flowers bloom in any environment, while others need special care and others need a firm structure upon which to stand on.  (Pattou, E., 2001)



You were born with wings.  Why prefer to crawl through life? ~ Rumi



Educators are like gardeners.  They tend small and delicate flowers.  Some flowers bloom in any environment, while others need special care and others need a firm structure upon which to stand on.  In my first year of teaching a delicate flower entered my classroom.  It was evident that he was bright.  With the right amount of care, he began to bloom!  He began reading and by the end of the school year he was reading on a third grade level.  Today he attends a language academy where he receives instruction in two languages.  His story is a testament that all children can and will achieve. 

My Favorite Children's Book:

White Socks Only is my favorite children's book of all time.  It allows children to see a glimsp of the past while relating it the future.  In this text, a grandmother shares a story of how she unknowingly intergrated a water fountain.  The text reveals the ability of one individual to drastically change a community. 

How Societal Change Begins:

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do~Rumi