Inspirational Quotes from Professional Early Childhood Leaders
Edward Zigler, Ph.D.: Vital Contributor to the Head Start Sector
“Probably
the most important single determinant of a child’s growth is the behavior of
the parents. Lots of research
demonstrates that the more involved parents are in the education of their
children, the better the children’s education and performance (2007, p.10).”
“If you put kids
from all social classes together, they get the benefits of learning about one
another. And research now indicates that poor children’s education
accomplishments are greater when they are in classes with middle-class children
than when they are in classes only with other poor children (2007, p.12).”
Perkins-Gough, D. (2007).
Giving Intervention a Head Start: A Conversation with Edward Zigler. Educational
Leadership, 65(2), 8-14. Retrieved from
EBSCOhost.
Janet Gonzalez-Mena, MA: Vital Contributor of the Childcare Sector
“ There are many
equally valid ways to raise healthy children who thrive in the world.
Professional knowledge and experience are important, but we must never forget
how much we can learn from the families that we work with.”
“If what children
do at home is never mentioned, or worse, is considered strange by other
children and adults, children may refuse to speak their home language, eat
certain foods, wear certain clothes or follow certain religious practices
(2011, p.3).”
Gonzalez-Mena, J. and Pulido-Tobiassen,
D. (2011). Teaching “Diversity”: A Place to Begin. Retrieved from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3499&print=1
Renatta M. Cooper: Program Specialist, Office of Childcare. LA County Chief Administrative Office
“It is not all about you. You got
to take your ego out of it and think about what’s best for this child.”
Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The
Passion of Early Childhood. Foundations: Early Childhood Studies.
(Laureate Education, Inc., CD-ROM, 2010 release).
Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post this week. I have always enjoyed reading and hearing audio pods of Janet Gonzalez-Mena. I can almost see the passion and dedication she has to children when I read her words. All educators must remember that we are important in each child’s life, but their family is the one that will be with them from birth to graduation. By respecting and welcoming family involvement, we are helping to create a better academic success rate for the children throughout their educational experience.
Rhonda
Deborah,
ReplyDeleteNot only are the quotes you chose motivational... adding the author's picture makes them even more inspirational.
Dr Longo