As you embark on the process of becoming an effective program administrator of a high-quality early care and education program, think about the

As you embark on the process of becoming an effective program administrator of a high-quality early care and education program, think about the experiences, role models, or mentors that have brought you to this point in your career. Why do you want to be a program administrator? What essential personal characteristics or competencies do you now possess? How can you cultivate the additional characteristics and competencies that will help you reach your goal?

Do not simply respond with "I agree" or with short one-sentence replies. Remember, you do not want your students to use shortcuts, so you shouldn't either. Use the ABC approach when writing responses: 

1. Acknowledge your classmates' posts. React to their ideas, make observations, ask questions about what they've said, or answer a question posed in a previous post. You are expected to read your classmates' posts and responses throughout the module discussion. Doing so will give you a better sense of your classmates' opinions, just like in a face-to-face class. You MUST reply to at least two of your classmate's post.
2. Build upon these posts by providing additional details, ideas, personal perspectives, interpretations, answers, or links to interesting, relevant articles.
3. Conclude with a question or a new idea to further stimulate the discussion. Be sure to respond to the questions you are asked. 

Use professional grammar and punctuation in this college-level course in all correspondence. Please avoid "text" and/or "Twitter speak" when corresponding. For each entry, write at least one complete paragraph (opening sentence, 3-5 content sentences, closing sentence).  Use full sentences, correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Please use critical and creative thinking. Please use your own words! If you use any additional resources, please cite them using APA format.