This was such a step out of the box kind of assignment. I contacted to individuals, one from Spain, and the other from Morocco. It was hard to choose, but I wanted an email of an actual individual who I felt would respond to me. I sent a brief description of who and what my purpose was, and that I was interested in their views, perspectives, aspirations, dreams, and work in the early childhood education field. I sent that off a day or so ago, but have not received anything as of yet. I am still hopeful. I know that they are busy individuals, so I will give it another week before thinking about the alternative to this part of the blog.
When choosing the early childhood organization and website, I wasn't sure what I wanted; the selection was so grand. I chose the National Black Child Development Institute. As an African American woman, I wasn't even aware of this website, and was just drawn to it because I wanted to learn more about the organization, their goal, and purpose. One of the things that also fascinated me about the organization is that they are supporters of the T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) program to try to help stop high turnover rates in early childhood programs and to motivate early childhood educators to get degrees and to be compensated for their efforts.
I was just wondering if any has heard back from who they contacted, and how long did it take to get a response. Also, are any of you nervous about the process? I am more excited, but just a hint of nervousness; just because I am not sure about how the professional will perceive me. Best of luck to all of you on this journey!
Hi Ketrice!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your blog is very interesting. I too am an African American female and you just sparked my interest about the National Black Development Institute and I can assure you, I will be browsing it after commenting to your blog. I love to read about, hear, and learn new things when it comes to African American individuals who have set their marks and reached them successfully, especially those who are educators like myself. I love to also hear about young African American children who have did or striving to do great things in life that will benefit not only themselves but someone else or individuals from different races. Very encouraging in my eyes. I have yet to hear from those individuals I contacted as well with one of them being an young and inspiring African American male by the name of Michael who was recently released from prison but found himself growing fund of reading while being incarcerated and now apart of the organization who writes the books as is a advocate who speaks out and against youth's under the age of 18 being tried as adults when it comes to crimes based on the fact it happen to him at the age of 16. Very inspiring story if you want to read it! It can be found at www.globalfundforchildren.org and the story is entitled From Incarceration to Advocacy: Michael's Story- North America! Great post and I wish you well in all your educational endeavors! God Bless!
Melanie Perry
Hi Ketrice,
ReplyDeleteWhat is one thing you are hoping to gain from this potentail international connection? Have you heard back from anyone yet?