1) A description of present or future colleagues in this field and how they support what you do 2) How you are interconnected with others in the field in helping young children and families thrive 3) If you are presently in the field, describe situations/circumstances that you have been in professionally in which you needed to connect with other early childhood professionals outside of your day-to-day environment. Who were these people, what were their roles? Share the stories of why you needed to reach out, whom you reached out to, and how they helped. If you are entering the field, describe why you believe that collaboration and connections are essential components of quality early childhood programs and experiences.