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A Career In Early Childhood Education
Hello, my name is Amelia Smiley I have been married for twenty years. My husband and I are from the same town about two and a half hour drive from Atlanta, Georgia.

I am currently working at a day care center as a pre-k teacher assistant. I have been teaching for about nine years in pre-k and I love my job. It is a job I feel that as a

educator a person need to have patience and be dedicated. I have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education and I am seeking a four year degree in the same field.

While watching the video the concept mentioned that I would like to discuss is as educators we must consider ways to ensure our experiences in the classroom to not

generate bias All cultures need to connect to respect, value, and

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