Time Well Spent...Absolutely!
As I write my final entry in this blog, I find
myself full of a variety of emotions ranging from pride to elation to even a bit of sadness. Reflecting back on the past 20 months, I feel
I have truly changed as a person, an early childhood professional and certainly
as a leader and advocate for Head Start.
I realize now that the future of our country depends on people like us
who prepare young children for positive school experiences that will help them
become productive members of society.
Throughout this program I gained
insight into many things even after many years in the field. I learned how to be more culturally competent
and the importance of really believing that our ability to make a difference is
closely tied to the relationships we build.
I also learned that one thing that is constant is change. This applies
on all levels of our work and personal life.
I learned that a good leader is able to embrace those changes and turn
what sometimes seems to be a negative into a positive taking it a step further
by convincing staff of the same thing. Finally, I learned that hard work does
pay off in many ways. The end result of
applying what I have learned has helped me become a more competent leader.
While we have never met face to
face, I feel that I have gotten to know many of you well and value all you have
shared. I wish you all the very best as
you move forward with your careers.
“Success means that we go to
sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that
served others. “- Marianne Williamson
If we can truly
feel that each day, we know that we have made a difference. So ends this journey…..
Sophie and her Nana….she is my hope for the
future!
My email address
is jablimline@aol.com. I
would love to continue the friendships that have been a special part of the
past 20 months. Please stay in touch.