George
B. (Husband)
My husband George has been inspirational and
a wonderful support system. Knowing that this is something I truly treasure he
has always been behind me 100% in my mission as well as my vision to work with
children. He gives me the push to continue on and assist me in whatever way
possible. I sometimes wonder who is the childcare professional me or him. That
is how wonderful he is. He understands and sees my passion that I display with
children. He makes sure that I do what needs to be done even if it means he may
have to step up to the plate (Like cooking dinner, or doing the laundry, or
house work, etc.). He is very supporting and encouraging when it comes to
making decisions that may be a little difficult for me to make. He gives me
advice even when I don’t need it which I appreciate very much. We have been
together since I was 10 so who better to help me than someone who knows me
well. He always makes me feel special and he has been there all the way and a
wonderful support system with my schooling. He continues to be a source of encouragement
and my pride and joy even today.
Charles
S. (Father)
My father played an important role in my life
growing up as a child. He saw to it that I went to school so that I could get a
good education. After working all day he found the time to assist with the
homework. He also spent quality time by making sure that every weekend we had
activities or outings planned. On Sundays we would watch basketball or
football. I played basketball in school and loved sports very much which is
something I got from my mother and father. Once a week we spend time as a
family studying the bible. My father has always been a great support system and
a source of encouragement to me. He knows the many children I have taken care
of over the years and loves it when they come back. I always appreciated what
he said, “You are good at what you do. Even now though married my father is
still there for me which is truly a blessing.
Geraldine
S. (Mother)
My mother played an important role as well in my
life. She took us to school every day and was home when we got home from
school. My mother too would assist with the homework and was great with math.
Because of her I became what I call a math expert. My mother worked part time
as a school crossing guard and then in the summer she babysat many children who
lived on the block. That is where my childcare came from. I too babysat during
the summer and then I was a school crossing guard, a teacher and now a
Director. My passion for working with children stems from my mother. My mother
has always been very supportive of what I wanted to do in life even today. She encouraged
me to continue my education but at the same time keep my focus on spiritual
things which I have done. I must say I have followed in my mother’s footsteps
all the way.
Tanya
S. (Sister)
My sister Tanya is not only my sister but a great advisor
as well. She works in the Human Services Field so when you need to find out
something she is the person to call on. Even though I am older than her she
supported me when I decided to go to school and get my degree. I was a little
hesitant but she had my back which seemed to lighten the load and take the
stress off. Now you can’t stop me from going to school. I just want to learn
more and more about childcare and how to be a great manager, administrator and
leader.
Anice
D. (Advisor/Role Model/Friend)
Dr. Anice D. is an adult who I have a very close
friendship with. She has been a wonderful support and encouragement for me in
the field of early childhood education. She has always been there and supported
me in my efforts to continue my education. She gives me great support and advice
on many areas that relate to childcare as well as making decision regarding
employment in the field of early childhood education. She is a great support and
gave me the push to get my Master’s Degree. She is an asset when it comes to
dealing with children and the many issues we face today. Whenever there was an
issue being in the same field she would give me the right direction to go. She
is partly responsible for me remaining in the field of early childhood
education. She has told me many times it is truly my passion and that working
with children is for me. I learned from her a great deal on what it means to be
a true professional.
The picture below is a memory I will never ever forget. This is a child who graduated from preschool and was going to kindergarten. She was one of my favorites students. The younger sibling was now going to the preschool classroom. The picture was taken at the graduation and the flowers were given to me by the owner. It was a wonderful experience to watch all the children grow up and progress to the next level.
