Full Description
We all have a story—every educator and every child . . .
Early childhood education professionals belong to a rich and vibrant community. In No Single Story, a diverse group of Asian American and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) early childhood educators share their stories and how their experiences have shaped them as professionals.Through their words, be inspired to tap into your own story, culture, and identities to better understand how they influence your practice and, ultimately, the lives of each and every child you teach.
Highlights include
A foreword by Michelle Kang, chief executive officer of NAEYC
Individual stories and insights into early childhood education from over 30 members of the AANHPI early childhood education community, including teachers and administrators
Discussions on
Teaching practice within the framework of anti-bias education
The importance of language, history, family, and culture
How advocacy can make a difference
Look for professional development resources online at NAEYC.org/no-single-story.
Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Authors and Contributors
Foreword|Michelle Kang, NAEYC CEO
About This Book
Part 1: Where to Start
Chapter 1: Marginalized and Privileged, Labels and Identity: Our Book Journey
Chapter 2: It's Complicated: A Conversation with our Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Authors|Kamalei Brandon, Donna Elizabeth Kaleiokalani Reid-Hayes, Nicol Russell, Sala Sataraka, Alethea Kuulei Serna, Charis-Ann F. Sole, and Jordan A. Taitingfong
Part 2: Knowing Who You Are
Chapter 3: Learning from Our Relations: Blood, Bone and Built, Centering Disability| Jordan Taitingfong
Chapter 4: Learning Myself through the Eyes of Others| Caryn Park
Chapter 5: Searching for Who You Are: Three Generations of Educators | Kira LeeKeenan and Debbie LeeKeenan
Chapter 6: Weaving a Lei of Kuleana, Empathy, and Commitment|Donna Elizabeth Kaleiokalani Reid-Hayes
Chapter 7: My Journey: Koko Samoa and Community|Sala Sataraka
Chapter 8: Envisioning Just Futures Through My Phoenix Eyes| Jamie Cho
Chapter 9: Koʻu ʻInoa, ʻO Wau Kēia: My Name,This is Who I am, The Shaping of My Kanaka Ōiwi Identity|Alethea Ku'ulei Serna
Chapter 10: Immigrating to America: A Filipina's Story| Rosemarie Rideout
Chapter 11: Access to Education: A Refugee Immigrant's Journey| Bick Hang
Chapter 12: Being Asian in America: Connecting Stories through Generation and Time| Lisa Luke Lee
Part 3: Connection to Our Practice
Chapter 13: Journey of Belonging: Resilience and Perseverance Among Asian Educators| Jerry Yang, Sang eun Choi, Sarah Fong, Bandi Lim Park, Josephine Pulido, Edna Vargas, and Yanling Zhao
Chapter 14: Indigenous Home Visiting: A Sustainable Approach to Culture and Language Reclamation for NHPI Families Away from Our 'Āina | Kamalei Brandon
Chapter 15: Tūtū and Their Moʻopuna Reimagining Early Childhood Education Through Intergenerational Relationships, Culturally Grounded Pedagogy, and Power Sharing| Charis- Ann Sole
Chapter 16: Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood| Xyzlora Brownell
Chapter 17: Grief, Growth, and a New Life in Education| Manju Kumari
Chapter 18: Fitting in and Standing Out: Why We are Pairing Our Stories Together|Misa Okayama and Yuji Uchida
Chapter 19: Beyond the Single Story Writing Curriculum as a Freedom Practice|Sarah Elahi
Chapter 20: Filipino Storytime: Reclaiming My Identity by Building Community| Clare Juico
Chapter 21: Suda [수다] on Korean American Teacher Educators' Lived Experiences| Sohyun Meacham, Jinhee Kim, Su Jeong Wee and Sophia Han
Part 4: Advocacy and Leading for Change
Chapter 22: Bringing My Whole Self to the Classroom: A Native Hawaiian Perspective on Identity in Early Childhood Education| Nicol Russell
Chapter 23: Empowering Early Childhood Educators: My Journey as a Korean Migrant Teacher-Educator in the Pacific| Shin Ae Han
Chapter 24: Diversity will Sustain the Educational Profession: Reflections of a Bi-ethnic Preschool Teacher| Iris Chin Ponte
Chapter 25: Homeless Shelters to Congress: My Unexpected Journey in Early Childhood Advocacy| Sandy Baba
Chapter 26: The Roller Coaster of Identity: Belonging, Loss, Reclamation| Ninderjit Gill
Chapter 27: A Journey to Be Seen and Heard: A Story of Identity, Resilience, and Reclaiming Belonging|Sim Loh
Chapter 28: My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams: A Legacy Project|Jackie Thu Hu'o'ng Wong
Chapter 29: Like the Koa Tree: Leading with Purpose and Resilience|Theresa F. Lock
Closing Thought
Index
Online components
References
Professional Development Resources
