My Childhood Web

The most important people to me when I was a child, were my parents especially my dad, my one sister, my one aunt, and my 4th grade teacher.

My parents raised six girls, my dad was the only one working. He did anything and everything he could to make sure we did not go without. He worked swing shifts, with doing that, he packed my lunch for school, got me off to school, and home from school, he helped me with my homework, and he spent time with me. A lot of time. My dad and I are still very close, he is my best friend. I know through anything I can count on him.

My sister Jenna, I always wanted to be just like her when I was younger. She also helped me with my homework, and was and still is there for me any time I need anything.

My aunt passed away when I was about seven. But before then, she always let her nieces know that we were important to her. She would come over every weekend with us. She read with me, took me shopping. I remember being little, (she had cancer), and she showed me how to take care of her wig, when she was going through chemo-therapy.

My fourth grade teacher, was very creative in the how she taught. She made learning fun. I had a Valentine's Day party at my house, she came to it. She never gave up on her students. She is one of the reason why I chose to direct my life towards, education.

The people in my life, made it possible for me to be a strong adult. They helped me learn how to spread my wings, but if I happened to fall, they were there (and some still are) to help me on my feet again. They took the time out of their lives to be an important person in mine.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Quote

"Our children ARE our Future"

I'm not exactly sure where this quote came from. I'm pretty sure, I found it a few years ago online when I was looking for quotes for my son's teacher.

This quote speaks to me. Adults do not realize how affected children are by our actions, and how we speak to our children. What we do will greatly effect the children now. What they learn now they will take into the future as them. The way we treat our children, they will most likey treat their children the same, what we teach our children, they will teach theirs. How we act towards others, they will do the same. Children really are our future, and I think as teachers (or inspiring teachers) and any other adult that is around children, should continually remember this.
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  1. ~ Making A Change ~December 24, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Our children are our future and like Mahatma Gandhi put it "If we wish to create a lasting peace we must begin with the children". Just think the children we are educating today will be the legislators and doctors that decide are fates tomorrow. We have to get across to them before it's too late!

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  2. ~ Making A Change ~December 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Also Chelsea, I want to thank you for your supportive commentary during the last several weeks. It's been a pleasure getting to know you!

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  3. BrittanyTDecember 24, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Chelsea,

    Your quote is simple with a huge meaning. Children really are our future and if we forget that, we can forget our future! We really do shape and mold children in every way wether we like it or not. I also really want to thank you for all of the great contributions you have made to our course this quarter. Your posts are always factual and inspiring and I hope you know that I appreciate your professionalism. I look forward to our next course together next year. Happy holidays!

    Very Sincerely,

    Brittany

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