Philosophy  Statement  Amanda  Rose  

Great  after  school  programs  play  an  important  part  in  our  children’s  lives.  A  great  program  has  
qualified,  caring,  knowledgeable  staff,  and  a  neutral  place  to  hold  care.  We  want  our  children  to  
have  a  fun,  safe,  environment  to  go  to  after  school.  They  should  not  feel  pressured  or  bullied  
once  they  get  to  care.  They  should  be  comfortable  with  staff  so  they  can  let  them  know  when  
something  is  not  going  right,  ask  for  help.  They  should  WANT  to  come  to  after  school!  In  this  
type  of  setting  each  child  will  learn  and  have  fun  all  while  feeling  safe.  The  staff  should  be  role  
models  for  the  children.  We  all  have  had  that  one  person/teacher  that  made  a  difference  in  our  
lives.  I  want  to  be  that  person  for  someone  now.  We  can  make  a  difference  in  their  lives,  
showing  them  it’s  fun  to  learn,  try  new  things,  and  think  outside  of  our  box.  

I  want  each  child  to  want  to  come  to  our  program.  I  don’t  want  them  to  feel  like  it’s  boring,  or  
no  one  likes  them.  If  they  are  struggling  with  academics  or  friends,  I  want  them  to  come  to  me,  
feel  safe  in  asking  for  help.  We  will  fix  it  without  judging.  There  is  nothing  more  satisfying  than  
helping  a  child  and  seeing  a  good  outcome.  If  its  academics,  seeing  their  face  once  they  
understand  what  it  is  there  were  just  struggling  with  is  the  greatest  feeling.  I  love  watching  
them  conquer  their  fears  and  problems.  

-­‐feel  safe  and  have  fun  

At  the  end  of  the  year,  getting  letters  or  verbal  compliments  from  the  parents.  Hearing  that  
their  child  LOVED  the  program  and  that  they  will  be  back  next  year!  I  also  love  watching  the  
kids  not  want  to  go  home  when  the  parents  come  to  pick  them  up.  That  shows  me  I  have  done  
my  job!