Anita Khurana Chander
Preschool Educator
“Being a part of a child’s growth and development and seeing the world through their eyes is incomparable.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Was heading for a career in Communications. Wanted to become a journalist. I was working on a talk show where I was responsible for recruiting guests on opposing sides for various different topics.
The show ended. I liked the experience and tried some anchoring techniques at the studio on some late nights. I would read the scripts off of a teleprompter and present them to the camera (audience).
I felt like something was missing. Maybe the Communications / Broadcasting route is not what I am truly meant to do.
Somehow I tripped upon preschool job openings and that really sparked my interest. I felt this may be right up my alley as I have a ten year younger sister and many cousins who were younger than I.
When my sister was in preschool I used to love volunteering there and I got a chance to see how things were done. How the teachers made an impact (positive & negative-unfortunately).
The activities and interactions were always endearing to me. I felt a connection with all the children and all that they were doing. I used to take my younger sister to the library programs—
Story time, Mother Goose, Games & play, crafts. I would read, play games, and help my sister with homework. I loved watching and being involved in her growing into this amazing individual.
All of these experiences led me to my passion of being an educator. I realized the impact I could make in their lives and vice versa. I attended Early Childhood classes via my first preschool job.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Communications
Suffolk University
Communications
Suffolk University
Career
Preschool Educator
I educate preschoolers through exploration, compassion, and understanding.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Music
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
Children are involved in a variety of activities including circle time, group time, projects, free play, snack time, outside play. All of these are to enhance their overall development: physical, cognitive, social, emotional, creative. The goal is to create a happy, healthy, caring, independent, and nurturing environment that stimulates positive growth and self-esteem for each and every child.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Communications
Communications
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
"There is no money in this field and that is all you are involved with."
