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North Seattle Community College Early Childhood Education What Graduates Say...

Pati Meyer Tells Her Story of Becoming a Early Childhood Teacher

Ruth Tajon

The classes I took in Early Childhood Education at North Seattle Community College have helped me in at least three ways... They gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to set up a small daycare center at one of our neighborhood churches. They enabled me to work more effectively with young children in a multi-ethnic Head Start program. They have given me a greater appreciation for the amazing capabilities and special gifts of young children.

Shawn Severin

I graduated from NSCC's Early Childhood Education program in 1990 and now, ten years later, I still regard it as one of the most positive and influential decisions of my life. I left the program with the confidence, skills and attitude needed to become a professional in a career increasingly recognized for its importance. I continue to teach as well as administer at a large private preschool and feel my success in this field is largely due to having recieved my education there. I continue to utilize the materials I developed in my classes, refer to my wealth of articles supplied by my instructors and put to use specific techniques and curriculum ideas I was exposed to at North Seattle. I continue to recommend NSCC's program to all who are considering a careeer with children.

Tiana Traylor

WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT NSCC Tremendously talented teachers who are: Creative and caring and kind, who will: Know you by name and befriend you for life. Through their gentle guidance you'll go on a journey, A quest from which you'll begin, To grow as a person, a leader in life, And discover the teacher within. Not just a talented teacher you'll find, But a wizard with wands full of magic that can: Give voice to a child so painfully shy that he hides underneath the table. Find love in the heart of an angry child when no one else is able. Plant seeds in young minds that will blossom and grow with stories, art, dancing, and song. Share with parents a bit of the magic to help as they struggle along. The knowledge you gain in this powerful place, Will be yours when the journey is done. And you'll smile in thanks as you realize That your journey has only begun.

Elisa Jonsdottir Iceland

It was a wonderful experience to be a part of the Early Childhood Education Program here at North Seattle Community College, even better when one comes as an international student. The teaching is excellent and the courses are all really exciting. The faculty and other students made me feel welcome and accepted, even though I was hesitant to use my English at first. This program has definitely changed my view of life and the world around me. When I returned to Iceland I shared much of what I learned with my colleagues who were very excited by what I was able to tell them. I remain thankful for the experience and the skills I have gained. I feel very lucky to have found such a good school.

Chiyo Miyazaki Oita City Japan

I am so glad that I chose to come to the Early Childhood Program as my major at North Seattle Community College. Before I came to the United States I had not had any experiences about the field of education in Japan. However, as soon as I started to learn I was attracted to the deep content. My classes encouraged me to be spontaneous as well as teaching me to be a good teacher. All of the classes I have taken at this college were very practical. They taught a lot of essential information that teachers should acquire. I deeply feel that we teachers need to grow up and learn many teaching methods before we actually teach children. I also enjoyed learning with all the friendly and thoughtful instructors and classmates. They have tremendously influenced my personal growth in America. I appreciate all of them. I finished my certificate degree here in one year. Now I am excited to apply what I have learned teaching children in Japan.

Padma Prasad Fiji

This has been a very beneficial program for me. I really like the Early Childhood Education Program here because it teaches me how to work with young children in a child-centered environment. It is enjoyable, rewarding, and fun being an early childhood educator. I am very excited to teach the skills which I have learned in this program to the children in my home land.