How did you find out about the Early Childhood Symposium, what did you learn, and are you glad you came?

Bethel New Life’s Amberg Hall, 1140 N. Lamon Ave.

Delores Humphrey
“I found out through a piece of literature that came to my job. Most of what I heard, I already knew, but it was good to listen and refresh my skills. I am glad I came. It was really good.”

Christiana Burns
“I found out because my boss at Chairman’s Daycare let me know, and I enjoyed the program. I learned a different way to teach the kids and different ideas that I will go back and share with my co-workers. I am so glad I came.”

Ida King
“I found out by reading the Austin Weekly News, and I told my boss and everybody else about it so we could sign up and attend the training. I learned about social-emotional learning and how to talk to the kids about their feelings, and how to understand them better. I wanted to see what I could possibly learn and take back to implement in the learning program.”

Jimmy Ramos
“I’m a volunteer with Jumpstart. I thought it was really informational. I learned a lot about what teachers have to do from the perspective of the students. I now understand how much it takes just to be teacher, and there is a lot of emotion behind it and responsibility that goes on outside of the classroom — that little things teachers do, like saying hello and the child’s name, can make a difference. I am glad I’m here.”

Cynthia Moore
“I found out through an email sent to me from my CPS educational coach. I teach Head Start and our foundation is social-emotional. I know a lot about it, but I wanted to learn how to maximize it in my classroom. I am so excited to take it back to Principal Wilson so the whole building can maximize it. I am so glad I came.”

Tiara Collum
“The director of our program, St. Joseph’s Services, requested eight of us to come to this training, and I really enjoyed it. The thing I basically learned is the difference between self-management and self-awareness. It enlightened me on how to react with my students. Sometimes they don’t know or they aren’t aware because their social-emotional development might not have started at home. I am so glad I came.”