How many years have you worked with children?
28 years
What brought you to work with children? Have you always wanted to, or did it just happen?
I have always had a desire to work with young children. Working at Head Start and HIPPY has expanded my desire to work with the families of young children.
What are some of your hobbies? Hiking, bicycling, swimming, and spending time with my family outdoors.
What is your most treasured accomplishment?
My most treasured accomplishment would be earning my teaching license. I was a non-traditional student and it was a goal of mine for many years.
What is your favorite thing about working with children?
My favorite thing about working with young children is experiencing the world through their young and innocent eyes.
What has been the most significant or memorable moment in your job?
One of my most memorable moments is when I was recruiting families in the community and one of the parents told me she had just been waiting for a program like HIPPY. That reinforced the need and appreciation for our program.
Do you have any dreams or aspirations you want to share?
In the future, I would like to motivate and train early child care workers and home visitors to reach their career goals and potential.
If you are an educator and want to share your story, contact Deborah at deborah@curriculaconcepts.com! |