Time Well Spent

The journey in earning my masters has been a challenging one most times. Though challenging especially in this final course I have made it to the end. In this course I have learnt many things, but what has mostly stood out to me are the following:

• First is, it is important to have a team to work with. In this instance a team refers to your community of practice, these individuals give you insight that you yourself would not be able to recognise on your own. It is important to remain humble and not believe that you know it all, because no one ever knows it all. Just like each body part has a role to play so will the members of my community practice, each one being an expert in their role.
• Secondly is the importance of research. Research at times can be a monotonous process especially if you are not able to find the required information. Regardless, it is a very important aspect if one wants to deliver the best service possible. Quality research is essential to the process of making your service the best.
• Thirdly would be the connection of being a good leader and making that social change required. A good leader not only motivate individuals to work as needed, but they also encourage their team members to become better individuals and also better leaders themselves. A leader who can incorporate transformational leadership in their qualities not only transform those under their leadership such as team members, but also those in the communities. 

My long term goal as an educator is to first be the owner of one of the first 24 hour child care facilities. In doing this also be able to have a positive impact on the families that influences the child's behaviour.

Farewells are always bitter sweet moments, but for me I am tasting a bit more sweet than bitterness. I pray that you all continues to strive toward the mark of making a social change in your environment, in the state, country, region, or international. We have all ran this course and I just want to say thank you to everyone who would have played a part in the on-line community throughout this program, you have been good motivators. Dr. E, I thank you for directing me in the right path though I may have strayed at times, for your continual persistence in seeing the best being produced. Continue to strive for being the best that you are and that you can be, never settle for less.