Time Well Spent

I can not believe we are at the end of this journey. We have achieved a goal that required a lot of hard work and dedication. I have learned so much throughout this program that it is hard to narrow down to just three, but I will give it a shot.

1. I have learned a great deal about diversity and the importance of teaching children about diversity and acceptance of differences. Of course, as a teacher and a mom, I did this through teaching respect; however, I realized how much I lacked the knowledge of different cultures, so therefore, I was afraid to teach about it. Now, I have realized that we can learn about differences together. I have enjoyed learning about new cultures throughout this course and plan to continue to expand my knowledge of diversity.

2. Another topic I gained a wealth of information about is advocacy. I have a new found inspiration to advocate for children and education. I am not one to speak in large crowds or even small crowds of adults. However, I now have such a deep understanding of the importance of making a difference and the many ways in which one can be an advocate. I am thankful for this new understanding and plan to use this knowledge to benefit the early education field.

3. I have learned a great deal about technology and collaborating and learning with others using technology. In the beginning, I was worried that I would not get enough out of this program because it was all on-line. However, now I feel the total opposite, as I am amazed by all the knowledge gained from professors and colleagues throughout this program.

My future goals:

In my near future, I plan to open a learning center in my community. Before this program, I wanted to be able to offer underprivileged children an education at my center but had no idea how I would do that. Now, I have new ideas about ways to achieve this goal. I am so thankful that my capstone project allowed me to come up with these plans. Hopefully, in the next five years I will have my own center focused on educating low-income children through scholarships from the community and businesses within the community.

Saying Goodbye Is Hard To Do

Dear Professors and Colleagues,


Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to achieve a goal that was very important to me. I have enjoyed learning with each of you and appreciate all of the time spent helping me grow both personally and professionally. I have learned a great deal about myself and the education profession, and to each of you I am truly grateful. I wish you all the best in life with hopes that our paths will cross again!


Tabitha Krueger