Introduction



My name is Lakeisha Mcknight. I am the mother of two daughters Erica and Kierra. I am happily married to my husband Captain Lee Mcknight for the past 16 years. I am presentenly pursuing my Bachalor degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. My short time gold is to complete my degree and then pursue my master degree. My long time gold is to open up at least two Child Development Centers in South Carolina.

Philosophy Of Education I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating surrounding to grow and mature. It is my desire as a future educator to help students meet thir fullest potential, by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites sharing ideas. I will assist my children in discovering who they are, so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas.

My role as a teacher will be to give my students the tools with which to cultivt their own style of knowledege. I will allow my students to become responsible members of our classroom, by using strategies such as class meetings, positive discipline, and democratic prinicples. In showing children how to become responsible for themselves as well as their own learning. I am giving them the tools to become successful in life.

One of my goals as a future educator is to instill a love of learning, in all my students. I feel there is a need for compassionate, strong, and dedicated indiviuals who are excited about working with children. It is important for students to not only recieve a excellent education, but also to work with someone who is aware of and sensitive to thrie individual needs. And as a future educator I will strive to be the best educator that I can be.