I think we all have a mental list and some have a physical list with goals we want to achieve. When we know an accomplishment is near, the feeling is indescribable. My journey with this program started in September 2010. To be honest I am not exactly sure I would really get anything out of this program. In my undergraduate years I took countless classes and at the end of the course I felt like I had wasted my time because I did not learn a thing. Even though my previous experiences weighed heavily on, I still tried to have an open mind going into this program. I for one am glad I did not have a close mind because negativity can block the positive. This program has impacted me in ways I could never imagine. I learned things about myself that I would have never known if it were not for this program. My first degree is not in education this program was a way to see if I do belong in education. A few things I learned through this program are that I in fact did have biases. No matter how small these biases are they can skew our judgment. Currently I work with middle school children and now I feel like I know where I need to be and that is with younger children. Last but not least I learned to embrace diversity and that we are all diverse even if we are from the same ethnic background. I have learned to look at diversity not just as something or someone different but as another source to learn. I am grateful for the time I have had with my colleagues I have learned so much from their stories and will truly miss everyone’s insight.
My long-term goal is to never stop educating myself. I think one way to become close minded is to feel you know it all. There is always something you can learn from a child, an adult, a situation, from reading the list goes on.
Dr. Morgan you have been an exceptional professor and I enjoyed having you twice. I appreciate your insight and pushing all of us to broaden our horizon. As well, I appreciate your promptness and your immediate feedback. Through your feedback which seemed instantaneously, you showed us support and that you cared. I thank you for being a part of a life changing experience and for that you will never be forgotten. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.
Colleagues it has been a pleaser! Thank you all for your support and encouraging words. I wish you all well!
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!
