Reference no: EM133220258

Assignment:

Select one individual who has demonstrated leadership qualities in the field of early childhood by impacting the lives of children and families. For example, the individual may have:

• Started an initiative that has benefited many children and/or families of young children in a particular community (e.g. a Canadian province or municipality);
• Been recognized by a community for leadership on behalf of children;
• Authored a book or series of articles that advocate for children and/or families;
• Received recognition/acknowledgement by media, community, government, educational institution or other for specific traits and/or actions.

The following is a list of leaders you may wish to consider for your paper.

• Martha Friendly
• Fraser Mustard
• Margaret McCain
• Mary Gordon
• Charles Pascal
• Richard Louv
• Stuart Shanker
• Jean Clinton
• Fred Rogers

The individual selected will be described in your discussion post based on their knowledge, skills, traits, behaviours, values and accomplishments in the field and how they are representative of the theories of leadership you have learned about thus far.

Be sure to appropriately cite references within your discussion post.