Establishing Professional Contacts

I sent out emails to different professionals in Netherlands and Haiti.  I used the Global Alliance to get the email address that I used.  I sent an email to Sarah Klaus and it could not be sent incorrect address or no longer used.  I looked through the website of the International Step by Step Association for the Netherlands and found Dawn Tanksley’s email address and I am waiting for a reply.  I also sent an email to Dominique Hudicourt from Haiti.  I got her name and email address from Global Alliance as well.  I may have to explore the alternate for this assignment.  I am still hopeful that I will get contacted.

I have been exploring the website for the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) and I have prescribed to their online newsletter.  I am interested in learning more about research and the research that is in place to help early educators.  I am a member of NAEYC so I wanted to explore other sites.

My Supports

My family is a support to me.  They help me with household chores and sometimes cook dinner for me.  They are there if I need them or if I just wanted someone to talk too.  My husband supports assists me with mechanical needs on my vehicles and mows the grass.  Though my husband teases me about work work or school work, he supports me in furthering my education.  My friends support me in my education and my exercise programs.  They are there for me when I need someone to talk to or some extra motivation.  I could not imagine life without my friends and family in it so if you take away those supports then attending college now would be a lot more difficult.  I also receive supports through my coworkers and other professionals within my field.  If this support was gone not only will I have a difficult time the children within my care would also be affected.

            The challenge that I chose was the loss of my sight.  I feel that my family and friends would be supportive and assist me in my daily needs.  Without supports I would suffer greatly.  I would not have anyone to be my eyes for me and this is a little scary.  My eyes progressively were getting worse a few years ago and I honestly thought that I would be blind by now.  I am very thankful for the supports that I get from my friends and family.