Words of Inspiration and Motivation

"You didn't have a choice about the parents you inherited, but you do have a choice about the kind of parent you will be." - Marian Wright Edelman

"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much." -Marian Wright Edelman

"An appropriate education for young children should address the full scope of their growing minds as they strive to make better and fuller sense of their experiences. " - Sylvia Chard, Ph.D. & Lilian Katz, Ph.D

 “To make sure all children were taught in environments and ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability.” - Louise Derman-Sparks in the multimedia presentation "The Passion for Early Childhood".

Personal Childhood Web

My Mother - My mother means the world to me. She has been my biggest supporter and I have always looked up to her. She always told me to "never let anyone burst your bubble" letting me know that I can do anything I set my mind to do and not to let anyone discourage me from it. Watching her battle and beat Breast Cancer and then being faced with several other medical problems as a result of her Cancer treatments has given me the motivation I have needed when I have thought about giving up or something. She has always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude and is a wonderful example of a mother. 
My Grandmother - My grandmother always made me feel special as a child and continues up into my adulthood. She has always told me how proud she was of me and how much she loved me. Anytime that I have needed her she has always been there whether it be to pick me up from school when I was sick or coming to one of my track meets to cheer me on at the finish line. I am blessed to have her still in my life and to also have her in my children's lives so that they will also know how great and special she is to me. 

My Aunt Darvina - My aunt is no longer with me and I consider her my guardian angel. She passed away from Breast Cancer about 11 years ago. She was my Sunday School teacher when I was 2-5 years old and I think about her all the time. I remember the songs she would sing to us during Sunday School and how she was always nice and kind. She always made me feel like I was one of her children when she would take my cousins and I would places and I miss her dearly. 

My Aunt Alys - My aunt always made me feel special by making sure my hair was braided and that I was wearing the latest hair styles. She is the reason I am able to now comb and braid my daughters hair. When I was in middle school she would let me have my "most special days." These were weekends that no one else was allowed to come over to her house and she would give me all of her attention. This was very important to me because my aunts house was the "place to be" and for not anyone else to be able to come over was a big deal. 

My Aunt Shirley - My aunt provided a fun loving environment for my brother and I to stay in two or three times a week while my parents were attending meetings at church or my mom was attending class while my dad was at work. She never made us feel as if we were burdens and welcomed with open arms. Best of all she taught us how to ride the bus and shop using coupons. 

My Favorite Children's Book

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

My mom used to read this book to me at night. I loved the way she gave each character their own voice and saying Tikki Tikki Tembo's name with her as she read.

One Of My Favorite Quote's

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss