My reason for wanting to pursue a career as an Early Childhood Educator is that I can help expand and cultivate the minds of young children, as they become creative, critical thinkers.  I believe that Early Childhood Education is a vocation, something I was called to do.  It took many years to discover the many talents and gifts I possess, for example, my knowledge of computers, cooking, love of animals, and gardening.  Patience and humility are also traits that I possess and are essential to success as an educator.  As much as I love to do all these things, the financial rewards that lay ahead are also attractive.

 I discovered during my youth that I love working with children.  When I would travel or frequent places where there where many children, they seemed to always be attracted to me- they would smile, wave, or acknowledge me in some minor way. When I baby-sat children, they never wanted to go home. More importantly, I noticed that when I helped children with their problems and homework, I was able to make an impact that many times their parents were unable to make.   I enjoy seeing what makes children respond and learn differently than adults. 

Knowing the happiness and joy they feel and seeing the happiness in their eyes is priceless.  Thinking of this combination of factors is what opened my feelings about Early Childhood Education.  My goals as an educator are to get children to open their minds and see that the sky is the limit. Children must know that they must reach beyond the stars to be successful in life!