Quotes from Week 2 experts

Louise Derman-Sparks:

 Professor Emeritus

Pacific Oak College, CA 

“The preschool years are critical they are the first most fundamental period when children are in fact noticing who they are."

“To make sure all children were taught in environments and ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and development to their fullest potential.”

"It had nothing to do with their innate intelligence but had to do with the fact that they needed the tools to be able to know how to survive, thrive in the public school system."

Sandy Escobido

Deputy Field Director

Los Angeles Preschool Advocacy Initiative

California Community Foundation 

"We as professionals in the Early Childhood Field have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better."

"The Passion for Early Childhood"
Five early childhood professionals share passion, motivation, and commitment to the early childhood field. Retrieved on September 24, 2012 from https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_1373682_1%26url%3D