Time Well Spent

Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.
-Benjamin Disraeli

 

 

 

My educational journey with Walden University has taught me a great deal about myself and others. I have learned that ineffective communication causes relationships with others and also affects the quality of care and education that is provided to families. Another aspect of the field that I have learned thinking beyond my local community. Gaining knowledge about issues on a global level allowed me to restructure my goals into encompass children and families that are also in need of quality programs. Last, developing and maintaining relationships with children and families is important as relationships are the driving force in success.

 

 

 

A long-term goal of mine in the early childhood field is to recruit others, especially parents to develop a passion about the field. Also, to share my passion with others to increase the knowledge and interest in the field and early education of children.

 

 

At this time, I would like to thank all my colleagues and my professor in challenging the ways in which I thought about the field. This is been a very intense course however, I feel that it has brought out the best in me which, in turn, directly affects that children and families that I work with. This has been the best and most challenging course in my educational journey and I have am thrilled about this experience.

 

I wish you all success in the future. I would also like to maintain contact with you all as well. I can be reached by email at conyersa@mail.gvsu.edu

 

 



Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

There are numerous international programs that seek to provide equality, positive social change and quality care for children and their families. Three of such programs include: Hands of Hope through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Free the Children and the International Children's Network.

Hands of Hope created by Joyce Meyer and her family, which is home-based in St. Louis, MO; has a goal to "help as many hurting people as we possibly can, to alleviate human suffering and to help Christians grow in their faith" (2013). This ministry works with over forty countries worldwide and coordinates with fifty different organizations to provide services to children and their families; such as: adoption and foster care disaster relief, food service, human trafficking, medical assistance, prison ministry and so much more. There were numerous job opportunities that are available, most of them are technical jobs. The job I found most interesting is the Hands of Hope Social Media Community Producer. This job entails: coordinating social media posts, collaborate with team members, domestic and international travel, and ensuring brand support. Qualifications include: knowledge of video/audio encoding formats and processes, knowledge of writing and engaging audiences through multiple social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and others, excellent understanding and mastery of the English language, including grammar, ability to organize and prioritize work and three years relevant experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.

Free the Children was founded by Craig Kielburger and is based in Toronto, Canada. At the ripe age of 12, Craig and eleven of his classmates set out to help children around the world. This organization promotes international aid and education for all children. With services in nine different countries, Free the Children seeks to provide equality and hope to all children. The employment opportunity that I am interested in is the Educational Programming Coordinator. This two-year commitment requires one to hold a bachelor's degree with professional experience in sales and marketing, hold a passion for global issues, a self-starter, a team player, possess a positive and professional attitude and be eligible to work in Canada.

The International Children's Network (ICN) is based in Washington state and was created to end poverty in 3rd world countries such as: Uganda, Kenya, Guatamela, Peru, the Philiphines and India. The founder and President, Don Windham promotes positive social change for orphaned and at-risk children through sponsorship. Although there are no employment opportunities at this time, ICN does accepts volunteers and internships to those who are interested in this organization. Those interested in volunteering can help with: youth/church groups, medical volunteers and engineers,

References:

Joyce Meyer Ministries. (2013) "Hands of Hope." http://www.joycemeyer.org

Free the People. (2011). http://www.freethechildren.gov

International Children's Network. (2013). http://www.icnchildren.net