Final Blog

Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life

~Confucius

Learning at Walden University has been a part of my life for the past 2 years. This journey started in South Africa as a way to maintain my sense of self while living overseas. During my time in South Africa there were many obstacles. Including slow internet, power cuts and time zone differences. My professors and advisor were extremely supportive in helping me solve for the issues related to being an international student.

While at Walden I have learned about the field of early childhood education but most importantly I have learned how I can be a professional in the field and make a difference in the lives of children.

I have learned sharing my experiences and knowledge with others is crucial in helping others in the field. The pioneers in the field were committed in their efforts to improve education for children. They left a legacy for us to follow. I would like to leave that same type of legacy.

Another important learning is learning never ends. Although I have completed my degree, I intend on learning how to make the lives of children better through education for the rest of my life. Because of what I have learned while at Walden, I am able to recognize and have opinions of what quality education looks like.

I am thankful for the Walden professors who invested in my education with their helpful comments on assignments and discussions. I am especially thankful to Dr. Darragh for her guidance with my capstone project. Your experience in the field was an invaluable resource in understanding early childhood education.

Thank you to my colleagues who were a source of personal and professional support. I will miss our weekly discussions. It is truly amazing how people you have not met personally can have such a profound effect on your life.

One goal I have is to become a member of the PEACE center at my church, Saddleback Church. PEACE stands for promote reconciliation, equip leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick and educate the next generation.  The initiative I have begun skills training in is building and starting preschools in Rwanda. I am excited about the next chapter in life and will be able to attribute my education and training at Walden for my successes in Rwanda.

All the best for the future to my professors and colleagues.