Farewell

                When I began this journey towards my Master’s degree, I had no idea what to expect. I have learned so much during the past year and a half.

                The first big topic of learning was on the subject of anti-bias teaching. It was during this section of my class that I delved more deeply into culture and ethnicity and how both conscious and unconscious biases can impact our interactions with children and their families.

                I probably learned the most from the classes that specifically addressed the teaching of adults. I was concerned about how I would transition from teaching young children to teaching adults. These classes have provided me with the knowledge necessary to accomplish this goal and to approach it with confidence.

                The third area of significant learning was in the arena of Community of Practice. It was during this course that I grew to understand the parameters needed to be established and the type of leadership necessary for a group such as this.

                I would like to thank my classmates and Dr. E. for helping my hone my ideas into a feasible capstone project. Good luck to you all as you continue to follow your dreams.

                                                                   Teacher's Prayer

                                                    Lord, Please bless my students

                                                    And help them as they grow;

                                                    May I teach them faithfully

                                                    The things they need to know.

                                                    So they may face the future

                                                    Knowing they're prepared,

                                                    And when they think of school days,

                                                   May they know their teacher cared.