Journal #1 Intro Letter

My name is Tawn Kent and I am a native Californian. I was born in Los Angeles county. When I was three years old my family moved to eastern San Diego county. I attended different schools all located in the same town. As a child growing up I enjoyed the company of my extended family. My siblings, cousins and I did many things together including climbing, hiking, swimming and going to movies.
I have used personal computers for the past twenty years in my prior employment. I am familiar with word processing software, and a variety of spreadsheet programs that I used for updating accounting and maintenance records. My knowledge of and use of computer hardware and software was limited to what I used on the job. Only recently has my knowledge expanded beyond the requirements of my employment. I am now becoming more familiar with the Internet in researching a variety of topics. The more I learn the more ignorant I realize I am. I have a strong desire to learn more and I see the Internet as an extension of the classroom for both individual students as well as for families.
I have a strong commitment to see our nation become a place where all men and women from all backgrounds or persuasions can achieve and enjoy the great opportunities and benefits that are available. I selected the CSUSM Credential program because of its emphasis on preparing teachers committed to the principles of diversity, equity and social justice for all people. I fully embrace the objective of preparing myself to be a thoughtful educator and to help institute and advance professional practices. I recognize that it will require patience and endurance in a collaborative approach to overcome the impediments that will be experienced in the course of realizing these objectives.