One local organization that very appealed to me where I can apply my
professional knowledge is my church.
The church is planning to establish centers of influence in the neighborhood to reach out people who are in needs.
Hence, the church is looking for candidates who can initiate or
co-ordinate some centers that connect the church to the needs in the community. This interests me as
I have a passion to set up a parenting center in the region where I can
apply my professional knowledge to guide families for appropriate ways in educating and caring their young kids.
The current role that I am engaging now---a program director in an
early childhood education center, also is appealing to me. I have been enjoying doing this type of
work and will continue to committing myself into it, as it is a fulfilling and
rewarding career. This role seeks
for continuous improvement of knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the field
of early childhood and management and leadership.
Another local level of role that interests me as well after I have completed my Master's program in early childhood studies, is to be a
community college lecturer or a guest speaker related to early childhood
education. I would like to share my
knowledge and expertise with others who have the passion in doing early
childhood education work, particularly in the area of management and leadership. With the degree of MBA that I have
earned previously, I believe I have the competence to do the job well.
Wong-I enjoyed reading through your blog site trying to get to know you better, we have not had a class together before. It is nice to be working with you, you seem to be very passionate about child care and will bring a lot of insight to the group. Your blog is also very insightful and I like how you state to use your church as part of you COP, I also included a church in mine. I did not think about churches as part of a COP until I did some research. I am disappointed that I did not think of it before, my church does several out reach programs especially for our youth. They will be a great asset to any COP. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Wong,
ReplyDeleteFaith-based institutions are critical to building successful communities. I am very involved in our church ministries. We operate a Family Life Center five days a week from 2-6 pm that primarily provide free afterschool care for children who would otherwise go home to and be on their own or waking the streets until parents get home from work. While there, they receive help with homework, access to our small computer lab, nutritious meals and physical play activities. Funds are provided by a local hospital grant and private donations from church members. We view this as a great way to support families by providing this service.