Friday, September 27, 2013

Quotes: Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Marian Wright  Edelman Quotes:

"Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't work for."

“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.” 

"Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night.” 

“It is the responsibility of every adult... to make sure that children hear what we have learned from the lessons of life and to hear over and over that we love them and that they are not alone.”

“So much of America's tragic and costly failure to care for all its children stems from our tendency to distinguish between our own children and other people's children--as if justice were divisible.” 

Pamela Winton Quote:

"For inclusion to be successful, specialist, teachers and families must actively collaborate to best meet the needs of the children with disabilities."

"One strategy that is increasingly being used for helping early intervention professionals become more family centered is to involve family members in personnel preparation efforts."


The Passion for Early Childhood Quotes:

“It is important to make a real contribution to the world through teaching… And to make sure all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest ability.”-Louise Derman-Sparks

"I learned it’s not all about you. You gotta take your ego out of it and think about what’s best for this child. And you care about them enough to help them transition to what’s next- what comes next and what’s best.” -Renatta M. Cooper

Inspirational Quotes:

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman


3 comments:

Karina said...

Your first quote from Marian Wright Edelman is very apt. I think sometimes, especially when it comes to children, we feel like we deserve their trust and respect. We have to put in the hard work and earn it.

Tonya Ward said...

Your quotes bring a few things to mind I am sharing. With our passion we try to move the field forward to improve the future for the American children as a whole. As we know, we do our work for the love of children, not for the riches, lol. Hopefully with more inclusion within our field we can encourage a more excepting environment for those with special needs. The passion that is translated in Louise and Renatta quotes I believe resonated with many of us in the profession. Thank you so much for sharing.

Unknown said...

Marian Wright's quote " Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't work for" is a life motto! Great choice!