My farewell....

• At least three deeply felt learnings from this program The three deeply felt learnings from this program that has resonated with me most are: 1. I must understand and know that all people have some type of bias. I learned about the different biases that I have as well as I found positive methods of changing my outlook on life and my career.I also learned the importance of being an advocate for all children and their families. 2. I also learned and developed important goals to help me further my career. This program has caused me to look into my inner self and find out what is most important to me regarding my education and my passion in life. After I did some soul searching I realized that I have interest in some many things. I also found out other careers that might interest me as well. 3. Most importantly this program has taught me about overcoming my fears as realizing that I can accomplish any task when I put my mind to it. I also learned about the leader that I am in my position as an Assistant Director. I also know now that my mentor and this program are preparing me for my next position of a Center Director for a NAEYC accredited school. • At least one long-term goal I am so happy to say that I have just completed one of my biggest long term goals. The next thing for me to do is to consider staring a new set of goals. As of today a long –term goal that I can consider is enrolling and completing my Doctorate program in Education. I have also wanted to be called “Doctor Watson”. • A farewell message to your Instructor and colleagues (consider uploading a video or audio podcast) To my Instructor and colleagues, I wish all of you continued success in your future endeavors. I would say to my colleagues to strive for the best and don’t let anyone put you down or make you feel that you cannot achieve your goals. I will continue to advocate for others and let them know about this wonderful program and the benefits it has to offer students looking to further their educational career. Thank you so much! I am so honored to be graduating from a distinguished University. My contact information is : ericarwatson@yahoo.com 678.471.2997

International Organizations Linking to my challenge

The three international organizations that appealed to me are:

1. Website: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2012, from http://www.unicef.org/. This organization is focus on the importance of educating families and empowering families and their children.

2. Website: Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm- This organization focuses on helping children one step at a time. It also helps to empower families and their children better themselves.

3. Website: International Step By Step Association. (n.d.). Retrieved April 6, 2012, from http://www.issa.nl/index.html- This organization helps to focus on providing all children equal quality education at an early age.

The job opportunities that interest me are :
Education Consultant

Accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Education programme(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.

Child Protection

Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.