Preschool and Beyond: The Road to Advocacy

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Road to Advocacy

Okay, here I go again. I'm back into the swing of things furthering my knowledge as I learn about ways to become a better advocate for change. In my daily on the job duties I encounter many people and these people are children, parents, staff, owners, and directors for example. I often times have to listen to their frustrations and concerns. With this in mind, I really wanted to enroll in a course that would help me to be a better advocate for the children, families, and the providers that I serve. So my hope for this class is that I will gain new knowledge and insight that will help me to better advocate for the individuals that I serve. So here I go wish me luck.

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Terri CroyleMay 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Priscilla,
It is refreshing to know that there are others out there with the same hopes and desires for children and families. Have you experienced any specific situations that stand out in which you would have liked to have been able to handle better? Or have had more advocacy skills to help a family in another way?
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Heidi DoughtyMay 11, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Priscilla,

I am looking forward to this course and learning more about the specifics in relation to advocacy. Over the last couple years in pursuing other degrees prior to this one I have learned of some issues related to early childhood that I would like to research more and advocate to improve. I hope this course can give me better direction on how to advocate effectively.
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elise figarottaMay 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Pricilla,

I think that this course is going to be great for all of us. I am looking forward to collaborating and learning from everyone.
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Inspired...May 18, 2013 at 12:24 PM
I think we can all agree that the work we do as advocates and educators is one of the hardest and most rewarding careers ever. I look forward to reading your blog and enjoying this educational journey with you.
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Terri CroyleMay 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Priscilla,
I believe you stated my beliefs perfectly in stating that advocacy often can be merely about paying it forward. However, there are many times that one must be the first to take that initiative to get the ball rolling so to say. I truly believe that many parents and children often just need to have one person that believes in them and can support them so that they may take their own steps forward in improving their situations. My hope is that this is what I am doing in my role as an early childhood professional.
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Heidi DoughtyMay 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Priscilla,

In response to your post on Personal Advocacy Reflection, I love how you concluded your post. I believe if we all can 'lend a helping hand' we can make a difference in this profession. Even if it is in the life of just one child, we've succeeded but I think we could impact the lives of several children and their families and leave a lasting legacy.
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Relationships

I currently have healthy relationships with my two sisters, my brother, my sons, my daughter, my father, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and colleagues. These relationships are healthy because we first take the time to acknowledge each other as individuals, keeping in mind that we come with our own beliefs, needs, desires, goals, and morals. Respecting each other and working through issues, help us to maintain open lines of communications. As we all know that no relationship is perfect, but being committed to forming strong relationships, can help everyone learn to be better people.

Personal Advocacy Reflection

I cannot pinpoint just one individual to talk about as it relates to advocacy and its effect on my life. There have been a number of people who have advocated and shared important information with me. So to name just one person would not be fair, because they all have impacted me greatly. All through-out my journey to pursue my higher learning education. These individuals have been very positive in sharing information as it relates to school and other opportunities. Because they were so supportive, I was able to pursue three separate degrees consecutively. They were also compassionate and encouraging as I raised my children as a young single mother. Through the sharing of vital information, I excelled higher and to greater places in my life. As a result of their kindness, I am paying it forward by sharing information and resources with others that may be looking to pursue a better life. I always find myself encouraging young mothers to do their best as mothers and to pursue more education in an effort to be a better provider for their young family. I pick up informative brochures and flyers that I come across when I'm out in the district for my job. I share those flyers and brochures with those young mothers and anyone else who's interested. I just believe that we must not be afraid to reach out to lending a helping hand, not a hand-out.

Relationship Reflection

As a mother of three, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and an employee, building and being apart of strong lasting relationships is very important to me. It is important to me, because it allows me to be accepted by my peers. It allows me to contribute to the lives of others in a positive way. It also allows me the grand opportunity to learn from the individuals I have relationships with. Learning how to give, receive, value the opinions of others, and agreeing to disagree are all some of the things I learn as I interact with my sisters, brothers, friends, children, and co-workers. Being able to see the world from the point of view of others is an awesome thing, because they can point out very important points, when our selfishness tend to rear it's head. Healthy relationships allow us to bear our feelings to others, our weaknesses revealed, enabling us to be strong by the strength and helping hands of others.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Road to Advocacy

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