Inspirational Quotes

"Part of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions -not just constant sunshiny happiness."

                                                                                                             Janet Gonzalez-Mena
                                                                                                




"Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet drills, and deciphering uninteresting words."

                                                                                                          Lilian Katz
                                                                 Reading/Children's Literature/Children

My Personal Childhood Web

James Carter (Father)                    Faye Carter (Mother)                Courtney Carter (Sister)
                            James Puryear (Teacher)            Dorothy Corbett (Babysitter)


James Carter is my father. He was always working to support me and my 2 siblings. He was also very religious and attended church every Sunday. He enjoyed spending time with me, transporting me to school, and watching cowboy movies with me. Whenever he went anywhere, I was always following him. Dad was over-protective because I was his youngest daughter. He was very particular about the kind of friends that I had. He wanted me to surround myself with positive people.  Although he has passed on, I know that he would hope that I continue to make good choices and help others.

Faye Carter is my mother. When I was a child, my mom spent a lot of time working as a nurse. She was the cargiver. She always had hot food ready for me when I got home from school.  She would help me take my medicine for my chronic skin disease. She would emphasize how important it was to get a good education. She is still an active force in my life today. She hopes that I will take advantage of the opportunities that were not available to her long ago. 

Courtney Carter is my sister. She influenced me to respect myself and others. She was an excellent role model for me. She would take me shopping and attend doctor appointments with me. On Friday and Saturday nights, we would make popcorn and watch our favorite comedy movies. During special occasions, she would give me a new hair-style. She continues to be a huge influence in my life because she is my big sister and has earned a lot of my trust.

James Puryear was my school teacher. He was motivating, patient and willing to help all students regardless of how defiant some of them were. He tutored me in several subjects. He also taught me to keep moving when things don't look promising. I really admire his committment and passion for teaching and caring about the future of students. I never really got the chance to thank him for making a difference in my life.

Dorothy Corbett was my babysitter. Although my mom and dad worked full time, they could not afford child-care. Ms. Corbett babysat me free of charge. She was fun and flexible with her time. She allowed me and the other kids to help her prepare food and set the table. She played educational games with us. She also gave me warm baths to soothe my chronic eczema. She taught me safety rules such as "Look both ways before crossing the streets,"  and "Don't talk to strangers." I see her as a rescuer because she rushed me to the hospital when I had anaphalaxis (life threatening allergic reaction) to peanuts.

My Favorite Children's Book

"Green Eggs and Ham" is my favorite children's Book. It teaches children about rhyming words. It also uses repetition. Repetition is one of the best ways for children to learn and remember certain words. It makes learning fun and adventurous. It encourages children to express themselves and expand their imagination. It is also a good source to use for reading comprehension. "I LOVE GREEN EGGS AND HAM!" (just not on a house or with a mouse)  ((:-))))

Quote About Children

"I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!"


                                                                                                             David Vitter, U.S. Senator

Early Awareness and Development

As I was driving, my 2 year old niece shouted "McDonalds" from her car seat. Although the pronounciation was altered, I realized that she was in the early stages of literacy because she recognized the yellow "McDonalds" Symbol. Therefore, literacy begins before a child starts school.