Competent Communication

think of someone (e.g., family member, celebrity, politician, friend, or professor) who demonstrates competent communication within a particular context. What behaviors does this person exhibit that make him or her effective? Would you want to model some of your own communication behaviors after this person? Why or why not?

 When I think about someone that demonstrates competent communication I think of my old professor/academic advisor Dr. Natasha Spellman. . This lady has been such an important inspiration in my life and still continues to be.  By her being a Professor, Academic Advisor,  and over the Entire Pre-K program at Elizabeth City State University she has no choice but to have impeccable communication skills.  She displays some very strong communication skills. She is always very open with everyone that she works with. She creates an environment that is very welcoming, trusting and confident. 

She is able to put her own biases and personal beliefs to the side in order to prepare students to become educators. She is very goal oriented and works diligently to help serve her students and other professors. She carries herself in a very professional, but at the same time she is kind, layed-back and understanding. She is a very personable person; without being rude or disrespectful she lets you know that she is here to help you, but that she does 't have time for any mess. She is fun, but she is about her business. She has always stressed the importance of the code of ethics and how big of a role that play in developing relationships with children and families. She is also an advocate for children and families. She works very closely with outside centers to ensure that her students are getting the hands on experiences that the will need once they enter into the field.

 I would like to take as many of her communication skills with me so I can become just as successful as she is. I want to take her concepts of having an open mind, being personable, responsible, welcoming and goal oriented. Like Dr. Spellman I want to present myself as a friend, mentor and business woman. I feel carrying on these traits will allow me to develop trusting, caring, and open relationships with children, families,  the community, co workers etc..