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.
I know you might be thinking…didn’t she just write a book? Is this “all the feels” from publishing her new book? No. Although, fasten your seatbelt because that post is coming. And if you are curious about how I might describe my “feels” concerning the book, in one word–SURREAL. The Be REAL journey will be […]
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Summer of 2018 After year one of administration, I wanted to reflect on this letter I wrote myself before I ever entered my office for the first time. In the spring of 2017, when I was hired, I wrote the letter below to myself because I hoped I would never forget these certain things I found […]
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The students OWNED the #BookSnaps2018 Challenge! We had over 700 tweets made to the hashtag and some of these contained Google Slides links of 20+ #BookSnaps each! I didn’t know how the #BookSnaps Challenge could get any more creative after last year, yet the students blew my mind once again! Check out the hashtag #BookSnaps2018. Now, for […]
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Are your students weary and ready for summer break? Need something to motivate them to keep reading? Look no longer! I got you. The #BookSnaps Challenge! This ONE week challenge begins May 14 and ends May 18, 2018. It is as easy as 1-2-3-4! 1) Simply have the students make personal connections to the text […]
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When considering the learners you serve, let’s not forget that even your high achievers have limits. Granted, they compete against themselves and seem to crush most any goal set in front of them. It seems to outsiders that they wear some sort of cape, but that is far from the truth. Yes, they work hard and […]
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