Erin Acosta
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to learn more about how policy is made, how to be a better advocate and leader.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to learn more about how policy is made, how to be a better advocate and leader.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because as I complete my graduate studies, I am eager to take on a more active leadership role in education. My goal is to advocate for transformative changes in child development and to support the dedicated educators who strive to build strong foundations for children.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I wanted to learn how to better advocate for children, families, communities, and the important work that we do within the early childhood field.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I wanted to become a better leader and advocate for early childhood education.”
“I joined the MWFLI Fellowship because I see the value in the program and what it has to offer all early childhood educators. I look forward to having the opportunity for personal and professional development, networking, and mentorship. I joined because I think this fellowship will help shape what’s next for me within my role as an early childhood educator.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to be a confident knowledgeable advocate for early childhood education. I want guidance and tools to be a better mentor, coach, and manager.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because as a new leader, I want connect with others to grow within my new position.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because it provides a unique opportunity to develop critical leadership and advocacy competencies that are essential for driving positive change in the early childhood education landscape. Through mentorship from experienced professionals, collaborative learning experiences, and engagement with a diverse cohort, fellows can hone their ability to influence systems, mobilize stakeholders, and advocate for equitable, play-based, and developmentally-appropriate practices that prioritize the holistic needs of young children and their families.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I would like to increase my leadership skills in order to better support my teachers and administrators in the early childhood setting.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I am looking to grow in my leadership and advocacy skills and I’d love to learn from others in the fellowship!”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to enrich my professional networking circle.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I find education to be such a rewarding profession and being a part of a fellowship allows for countless opportunities for peer collaboration, discussion, and self-reflection.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I am looking to grow my skills as an advocate for young learners and the families I serve. I believe that every child is deserving of a quality early childhood education and in order to support this I need to further educate myself on policy and advocacy. In joining this fellowship I am in investing in myself and look forward to building up my skills as a professional in early childhood education in ways that I know I am unaware of yet. I hope to grow into the leader I know I can be.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I am passionate about building my strengths in Early Childhood Education. While my roles have included being a teacher, parent educator, and currently a family support specialist, the impact can be strong with the exposure to the resources and connections this fellowship provides. I intend to advocate for change by acting as a liaison between funders, policies, and policymakers and advocate for change on the behalf of the families I serve. I look forward to gaining the skills to be an effective leader and the opportunity to work with other individuals to partner up and advance not only my career but the entire educational system.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to know the what’s next… when learning more about child advocacy, leadership, how to start to put plans in action to help others understand the importance of early childhood education, early intervention, and helping children and their families.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I believe the program aligns with my passion in early childhood and will be a big attribute to my career development and help me grow.”
“I joined the MWLI Fellowship because I want to expand my skill set and become the leader I know I can be.”