Personal Statement: Early Childhood Education

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Hello, my name Marie Harris. I’m 52 years old and currently live in Virginia Beach, Virginia with my husband of 18 years. My family is consent of 5 people me my husband, my son is 30 and two daughters 24 and 21 years old they all live outside the house. Early childhood education has been my field in the past 35 years. Currently, I provide daycare services out of my home. Teaching is something I enjoy doing with all age groups. My special interest in teaching different groups is watching them learn. As I watch them grow, it helps me grow stronger as a teacher.
I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Penn Foster college. I working towards getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. By doing

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