Early Childhood Professionals on Passion and Motivation . . .

Louise Derman-Sparks, "I feel n love with 3 and 4 years olds . . it made me feel whole and so it became my lifelong work, early childhood education and the passion to make sure that all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest ability . . .the preschool years are critical . . .when children are first noticing the stereotypes about who they are . . .my passion now is as great as it was because children are still trying to figure out all their different identities . . ."


Sandy Escobido, "Seeing how involved my parents were it made me want to be involved in the field of education as well. . . It was in early childhood education I had an opportunity to see what a really unique opportunity we have in work with young children . . .we have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better so that's what makes me passionate."