Includes bibliographical references and index.

Our way to sincerity: affirming civility and tolerance in our daily work -- Power imbalances: unwritten but binding social contracts -- Creating the village: building relationships that support children -- From the universal to the uniform: considering cultural and diversity standards across our -- Personal and professional connections -- Tomorrow's children today: a self-assessment approach to multicultural readiness -- Technology: reflecting on resistance and habits on the way to dynamic change -- C.a.t. spells success: curriculum, assessment, and teaching for quality learning -- Environments -- Playing for keeps: the power of laughter and lightheartedness for adults -- Social-emotional competence: are you smarter than a two-year-old? -- The great imposter: unmasking the burden of self-doubts in our professional lives -- Intentionality for the well-intended -- Lessons learned from the bumps in the road -- References.