As I began to reflect back to the groups or teams that I have worked with, the one that comes to mind is the year I worked with a team of teachers. We were in my book the perfect team. There were four classrooms and a total of eight teachers, all women. However, we got along so well it was unbelievable. We worked together for four wonderful years. I know that it was because each teacher had a passion for what she did. We would meet once a week to brainstorm about activities. We shared lesson plans and often tried to come up with exciting new experiences for our students. We did not always see eye to eye but because our communication was so strong, we always worked it out. The positive energy level was so high that even our parents began to work together; we had so much fun. After working together for a few years the administrators decided to rotate some of the teachers and send them to different schools. We were so heart broken because we began to feel like a family of teachers. Even the parents were sad because some of them had children that were coming the following year.
During the last week of school, we decided to have a big celebration. Our parents joined together and helped the teachers out. We had something different going on each day and on the last day we had a huge cookout that the parents planned. It was awesome! The teachers later met for dinner on another day and exchanged information and promised to keep in touch. We did good for a while but with time, things eventually died down. I do have one teacher that I still talk to today, after 15 years. We have a special bond. Every now and then we will run into the others.
As I continue on this educational journey, I would love to be able to stay in touch with many of my collegues. I would like to thank all of you for your wonderful support and positive feedback. It was encouraging to read your post and responses. I wish each of you the best as you continue on your wonderful journey as an early childhood professional.
I would like to specially thank Dr. Hampshire for such wonderful support and feedback during this course. I know that the information that I received in this course is something that I will reflect on on a regular basis. I have learned so much about communcation and about teamwork. Take care and I wish everyone the best!
Hi Martha,
ReplyDeletethank you for our togetherness in this group! I really appreciate that everyone contribute in a interesting way for the sharing of knowledge so that the dynamic of this group is moving interestingly. Learning together is so much fun when it is a great team work!
Hopefully we meet again in the next course and good luck for all big dreams!
Until we meet again, Martha!
Regards,
Evita Kartikasari
I think it is also hard for teachers when a set of children they have worked with have to move on or graduate. I believe this is one of the essence of graduation ceremonies. I also appreciate the relationships we have formed in this program and I have we get to actually cross paths with some of our colleagues.
ReplyDeleteHi Martha-
ReplyDeleteThe team of teachers that you described in your blog sounds like the same team of teachers who educate my daughter. My daughter's teachers have become family to us, and it's amazing how close we've become.
When I first decided to get my master's degree from Walden University, I was skeptical in that I wasn't sure how I would like the online courses. I thought it wouldn't be as personalized as a "face to face" course would be, but I was wrong! I have gotten to know some pretty great people out there from all over the world and it has been a fantastic journey! Thank you for your post!