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.
Recently, I had a friend of mine say to me, “Tara, it must be hard to be you.” Such an unusual statement, or is it a question? I think it was a statement. I believe my friend truly feels it must be difficult to be like me. Or, maybe they were thinking out loud? I know […]
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Are there really educator bullies? This weekend, alone, I’ve heard one too many stories of educators bullying other educators or even students. It is the first week of school for many of us in the US. How can this be? Why? Educator Bully should be an oxymoron! But, it isn’t. It’s REAL. There are a […]
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Misperceptions It doesn’t surprise me really; misperceptions happen every single day. Yet every time I encounter a misunderstanding, I find it’s almost always due to one or more parties reacting before seeking to hear all points of view. Perception is everything. Perception is the reality of the beholder. Reaction Results In a world full of […]
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I posted this statement in a Twitter chat last week, Describe a time you had to quiet the critics (be it others or in your own mind) and Cannonball In! It floored me how many incredibly talented educators responded that they spend a good chunk of time trying to quiet their inner critics–daily. It’s true; […]
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As I’m staring at the blinking cursor, I’m wondering how do I snag only five to ten of the fleeting thoughts about this topic and write a cohesive post. So, fasten your seatbelt; this might be a wild ride. Oh, and since pictures are worth a thousand words, this one has a few to keep me […]
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