"The worst doubt or risk is being content with the obvious, to stop looking for what is new and unexpected, and in the end no longer seeing things through the eyes of the children before us."
- Vea Vecchi
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Greetings! I'm Ruth Ann, an experienced early childhood educator with over 22 years of dedication to learning and growing with young children.
I am a lifelong learner, educator, researcher, advocate for children and adults with special rights, and a mother. My passion lies in fostering children's sense of curiosity through playful exploration and empowering them to take charge of their own learning journey. My teaching philosophy is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which I've embraced through participating in two study tours of their preschools, professional development, global collaborations with educators, and most importantly, from my experiences and interactions with the children.
This is my little family. My husband, an orthopedic surgeon, and I met at the University of the Philippines where he took his pre-medicine degree while I finished Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development. We are grateful parents of two amazing sons who constantly inspire me to evolve as a person, parent, and educator. My eldest, now 15, was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4; his progress from limited speech to being a chatterbox is a source of immense joy for our family. On the other hand, my 8-year-old younger son is full of energy, creativity, and a love for sports and the outdoors.
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As a family, we cherish moments spent reading, traveling, being outdoors, and simply getting together with friends and family. We are actively involved in various charity initiatives that support underprivileged children, women, refugee families, and those with special needs both here in Thailand and the Philippines. My journey as an educator and a parent is a continuous adventure, and I wish for 50 more years to learn all that I want to learn!
Let's chat!
Please feel free to reach out for a chat on anything about education, early childhood, inquiry in the early years, special rights (especially autism!), the Reggio Emilia approach, international education, or professional development as educators!