Passion
"I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution in the world and fix all the injustices that existed in the world...through teaching. The passion that I had when I started...is just as great now as it ever was; maybe greater because I've seen the wonderful impact." Louise Derman-Sparks, Professor Emeritus, Pacific Oak College, CA (The Passion, 2011)
"...Passion has been evolving through the years, it's an unfinished ongoing process, like a ripple; throw a little rock and you have this center, but it grows." Leticia Lara LCSW, Regional Manager, Outreach and Professional Development, ZERO TO THREE (The Passion, 2011)
Motivation
"What keeps me engaged is that we aren't there yet. We've got a long way to go; in terms of achieving some of these goals, I'll keep doing it." Renatta M. Cooper, Program and Specialist, Office of Child Care, LA County Chief Administrative Office (The Passion, 2011)
Wisdom
"It's not all about you, you gotta take your ego out of it and think about what's best for the child, and care enough about them to help them transition." Renatta M. Cooper (The Passion, 2011)
The Passion for Early Childhood. [Video]. (2011). Walden University, Multimedia Program.
