"You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
Who am I and why am I writing this blog?
I have read that the way to start an introductory blog post is with a quote or a question. In true over-achiever form, I thought I would do both. My name is Elizabeth De La Luz, also known as Miss. Liz. I am a wife, mother of three (four because I count my son-in-law) and a recent business owner of The Kiddie Kollege - Norco Early Education Center, a preschool and before and after school program for children ages 2-12. I live with my husband who is the co-owner of our business, our two sons, one in college, one a senior in high school and our horse, Chester in beautiful Norco, California (Horsetown USA). My daughter, (who is the inspiration for this blog) is a college graduate, recently got married and has left the nest.
I have worked in Early Childhood Education for the past 14 years, mostly in an administrative capacity. I often refer to myself as a “late bloomer” because in search of a more active career and lifestyle, I decided to go back to school in my late forties (also inspired by my daughter) to pursue my degree in this field. On my journey, I have discovered that I have a passion for working with children and I am fascinated by the way they learn.
As for why I am writing this blog, I suppose I have much to say about the way children learn. The purpose of this blog is to create awareness about how kids learn and to inspire active participation in the process. This will be a weekly blog with topics such as, topics that focus on how children learn and the best way we as parents and teachers can enhance their experience. I am passionate about intentional teaching and sharing the valuable information I have learned and continue to learn with parents, grandparents and anyone else involved in the care and education of children.
In this busy life, sometimes we forget that kids are actually little people with thoughts, feelings and opinions. It's up to us as parents and teachers to do everything we can to cultivate the best environments and opportunities we can in order to grow their minds for when they are big.
Until next time,
Never stop learning…
Miss Liz J
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