The issues that dominant the topics of discussion in my personal professional world seemed to be centered around training and special needs/ challenging behavior training.  Having the right tools in your teacher’s tool belt inside the classroom is essential for program success.  By looking at classrooms specific needs and training staff to handle those challenges can be the key to quality care, excellence in educators and professional reputation.  When a program is able to manage and support developmentally appropriate practices that build confidence and respect of families is when the field we are so passionate about becomes a career not a job.  In the program I currently operate requirements potential, continuous and annual training is required.  Our program assists with tuition assistance and annual specialized training. Conscious Discipline, Touch points and valued KIT trainings.

I can only hope that I can contribute to the military families and the early childhood education community. My goals of providing the best quality care available to sevicemen and women is something I hold very close to my heart.  Giving back to community that has given so much to my own family.  I know as I face the challenges and political hurdles I can continue to push the childcare profession in the military community to unexpected levels.  I would like to somehow start a literacy program that allows children to bring age appropriate books home and build relationships around families learning to love to read together.