Relationships and partnerships are important to me because it is crucial in children development. There is nothing far more important than a child well-being and development of readiness. Educating children ensuring all their needs are met as well as being dedicated in providing and creating environments and interactions that fosters learning is one of my passions for life. In order to fully understand and bring out the best in a child you must form partnerships and relationships with families and other outside positive influences. Partnering is essential in enhancing children learning. Early Childhood is the time when foundations of learning and development are established and when brain development is at its optimal level. Having a relationship with parents, families and all other influences develops a sense of being and belonging. By communicating freely and respectfully, sharing insights and engaging in decisions we are partnering to give our children opportunity for a rich and diverse quality start in development and in school readiness.
In identifying several people with whom I currently have positive relationships I would say my student Casada, her mom and other teachers within the school. Casada is a special needs/inclusion student. I work with her only because of the much attention she needs, and I love her dearly. Our relationship is positive because we have built a strong bond. We trust each other and she has enough trust in me to know I am there for here. I have had the opportunity to know more about her outside of school. She also feels comfortable in telling me secrets and when things are bothering her. When given those opportunities I do and say things that will help to show how much I care. Another person I have a positive relationship with is Casada mother. Our relationship is positive because she also trust and know that I would do whatever it takes to ensure her daughter is receiving a quality education as well as have all the materials she need to do so. Our relationship is also positive because she is an involved parent. She is always giving helpful insights on what she thinks is best for her child and if anytime we disagree it is fine. We always fine a meeting spot. The more communicating we do the better I can make the curriculum to meet her needs as well as her strengths and weaknesses. We also have a personal relationship outside of school. I absolutely love how involved she is in her child education. I think more parents should be like her.
Lastly, I have a positive relationship with other teachers within the school. By my student being an inclusion student we go out to different classes. We communicate and collaborate daily to make sure we are on the same track. We also share what we know about the child so we can incorporate it in the curriculum that will work for them. It makes teaching more effective. We have even completed lesson plans together. We all are working together toward a common goal. The goal is to provide quality and to have the best interest of the child and their future.