I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.
Looking to engage your guest over the holidays? Last night I hosted the #TLAP chat and decided to change things up a bit–make it REAL. Instead of discussing strategies and ways to engage our students, I resolved to learn a little bit more about my PLFamily. Side Note: Our only family that lived in Kansas […]
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This Friday I was the guest speaker at a Title-One school for about eighty-five, fifth and sixth graders! Wow! So fulfilling. My task was simple, “Will you bring something to encourage our students? They need to feel uplifted. Motivated.” You picked the right girl for the job. I was once that kid! And, I love […]
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*Co-Written with my girl, Tisha Richmond @tishrich What? The #GratitudeSnaps Challenge is as easy as 1-2-3. Focus each day on one thing for which you are grateful. It could be a thing, a person, a feeling; it’s personal to you. Who? Educators, students, community members…anyone who would like to participate is more than welcome. The more […]
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Are you ready to dive into the Be REAL Book Resource page? Part 1 and the Picture Books That Promote REALness have been uploaded and are ready for exploration! I’m pumped to share the Be REAL Book Resource site with you all. Even if you haven’t yet read Be REAL: Educate from the Heart, I think you […]
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