1. Getting to know me Christina

2. Who is Christina? I’m a 36 y/o woman living in sunny Southern California. Fun Energetic Young at Heart Loves to Laugh Loves to Live And Loves often

3. Professional Background & Experiences Early Educator (3 years- Private-For-Profit) USMC – II Lieutenant Play Therapist – (1 year) Child Care Worker- (3years) Program Coordinator – Before and After School State Funded program-(3 years) Early Education Facilitator – Quality Assurance (7 years)

4. Interests Working Out and Outside activities Learning and Teaching Family

5. Public School First Grade Teacher- Mrs. Star Patient Kind Understanding

6. Why continue my education? Professor of Early Childhood Education My masters degree will help me gain a deeper comprehension of the field of Education to be able to further develop and impact those in our society today for everyone, both young and old. I hope to one day influence, encourage, and motivate adults who want to teach, to pay it forward and influence, encourage and motivate children in finding the fun and enjoyment that comes with learning.

7. In an effective classroom students should not only know what they are doing, they should also know why and how. -Harry Wong