An Unexpected Drive I remember August 2nd as if it were yesterday. For the first time in three days, there was no rain, the sun was blazing and I could not locate one cloud in the sky. I was sitting on the floor, playing Star Wars Legos with a four-year-old boy named “Adam”. Adam and I had been inside for at least five hours, so I decided it would be a great time to get out of the house and...

Teaching Philosophy and Background As a growing professional, my theoretical understandings are becoming more concrete. Along the lines of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems theory, I believe places, including homes, schools, and communities, are all interconnected. These interrelations impact what happens in other environments, especially the classroom. Play is also imperative to learning and development. Vygotsky’s emphasis on imaginative play is important because make-believe play cultivates development and the capacities necessary for future success (Berk, 1994). The core values of NAEYC (2005)...

The personal statement that I sent to colleges was a unique story that happened to me while babysitting. I decided to tell this story because in a way, many parents (and people in general) can relate to a situation like this. Many times events happen in our lives when we don't expect them to but we must accept them and deal with it, and if when we're feeling up to it, we should learn from those experiences. I wanted to...

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