Words From Inspirational Leaders

The words from two insirational people who have impacted the early childhood field.

“We set out to make certain that poverty's children would not be forevermore poverty's captives. We called our program Project Head Start.”          

 Lyndon B. Johnson, 36^th President of the United States

“The family plays a fundamental role, we know, in shaping the lives of children. But in addition, we know that even before the children are born, the conditions, the way the mother takes care of herself has strong dramatic impact on the well-being of the child. And we know that the family in support of the child, whether it's in preschool or in school, plays a critical role.”

Dr. James Heckman, professor at University of Chicago

“If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.”