Personal Childhood Web

My childhood web consists of the following 5 people....

My Mother - As an only child I feel my mother and I have an exceptionally close relationship. We share almost everything, I always felt like my feelings were heard. She was a teacher which is where my love of teaching children came from. I always admired how the students loved her and all the Thank you cards she got at the end of the year from parents.

My Grandfather - I had a very close relationship with my Grandpa. I was the first grandchild for a long time and we spent a lot of time together. I can remember spending the night at their house as a girl and my grandfather reading Aesop's Fables to me. I can also remember dancing with him on his lunch breaks. 

Ms. Garcia- My third grade teacher was very special to me. What I remember most about her was the wonderful things she would tell me mother about me. She was so encouraging and always had praise to give out. I also remember how she included music and movement as part of the day. It was so interesting to me how we could be doing something so fun at school in our classroom everyday!

Mr. Kennison- My Elementary school Principal also left a lasting impression. What I remember about him was not very positive. I had a hard time adjusting to school because I knew My mother taught in the classroom next door. I cried a lot my first few months in Kindergarten. Mr. Kennison would take me for walks to calm down and let me know that my mother had given permission for spanking and if I continued to cry he would have to do it. This was back when Spankings were OK with Parent permission, isn't that crazy?! He did not nurture or comfort me. I learned from him how to more appropriately handle behavior issues with children.

Maritza - My best friend as a child was one of 4 sisters. I loved spending time with her family and the sisters. It was always fun and exciting at her house. Any longing I had for siblings was met by her family. Even though her parents had their hands full they always invited me to stay for dinner or travel with them. I even went to church with them which has had a lasting impression on my life and faith.

Taking time too think about my Web has been a good experience for me. I can trace my love of teaching, reading and dancing back to my mother and grandfather. I can also see how my compassionate and nurturing personality was formed by a negative experience and how my faith was affected by my best friend.