Inspiration can be found almost anywhere, but I am loving finding inspiration in my studies.
"I believe very much in the Gospel that says you help people who are hungry and help people who are suffering and you help people who need help."
-Marian Wright Edelman, Rolling Stone
"I'll work with anybody who would like to improve the lives of children"
-Edward Zigler, PhD, "Giving Intervention a Head Start"
"It was like the most joyful experience where I felt that everything in me was being called on to teach. And also it was very rewarding, it made me feel whole. It made me feel whole, made me feel creative."
-Louise Dermon-Sparks on working with three- and four-year olds
(Laureate Education, Inc.)
(Laureate Education, Inc.)
"Every day I go to work, I look forward to it because I know that the services that I'm providing for children, it's to their benefit...I feel like I have a commitemnt to the service that I want to give them..."
-Raymond Hernandez
(Laureate Education, Inc.)
(Laureate Education, Inc.)
References
Atkins, N. (1992). Marian Wright Edelman. Rolling Stone, (645/646), 126. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete.
Laureate Education, Inc. (2010). The passion for early childhood. Baltimore: Author.
Zigler, E., & Perkins-Gough, D. (2007). Giving Intervention a Head Start. Educational Leadership, 65(2), 8-14. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete.
Amy, I am also a true believer that in this life we are called to be "givers" which is where our blessings come from.
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ReplyDeleteGreat collection of quotes! I like the one by Edward Zigler-I think it makes a huge difference when the people that work around us also have the same belief about children---working towards improving their lives.
"Every day I go to work, I look forward to it because I know that the services that I'm providing for children, it's to their benefit...I feel like I have a commitment to the service that I want to give them..."
ReplyDelete-Raymond Hernandez
(Laureate Education, Inc.)
Maybe it is just me but this quote brought tears to me today as I continue to unveil my social responsibility and embrace my passion to do what I love with a purpose!
Thanks!