Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel stated that "Our goal should be to live in radical amazement." The question that comes out of it is: What does it mean to live in radical amazement? The answer is being able to see and experience a world filled with joy, purpose, wonder, curiosity and so much more. It is because of this vision of radical amazement that I chose Early Childhood Education as my major.
I had worked with multiple age groups before (including within the range of Early Childhood) and I was very good at it. But where I found my connection specifically was with those who were ages two-five years old and beyond. Based on the quote, and the excitement that exists for learning and curiosity, I find it to be an amazing fit. At the same time, I have been inspired by people like Fred Rogers and Jim Henson (the creator of Sesame Street) who showed what being a role model and showing up for others looks like on top of being innovative and caring educators. With that said, I also chose my major in Early Childhood Elementary Education because I want to strive to be that person that a child can count on and continue to be a role model for many.