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.
“Rising strong is the same process whether you’re navigating personal or professional struggles.” Brene Brown What makes trying something new so scary? Why might we fear failure? Why do we choose to wallow in our comfort zone? When I find myself settling into my groove and bouncing along life’s journey feeling a sense of ease, […]
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At the end of each year, I sit down with my little man, and we evaluate our Bucket List. (Ok, Kaleb is now fifteen years old. Maybe he isn’t exactly little any longer, but even though he is a whole head taller than me, he holds that title for this mommy.) As we look over […]
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What is REAL? What is “normal”? Rick Jetter recently shared a book with me that he wrote for grades 4-8, titled The Isolate /n./. I literally finished the book in a couple of sittings. Honestly, if you have a pulse, this creatively written chapter book will tug at your heartstrings and open your eyes to others’ […]
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While conversing with another individual, be it a coaching conversation or just chatting with my hubby, sometimes I find myself needing a bit of clarification to better understand the perspective of the one speaking. Often, one will feel the need to ask a question to clarify. However, I find that asking questions might make the […]
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Many look forward to the holidays, spending time with family, eating way too much and taking the time to recharge. Personally, my favorite thing to do at this time of the year is to eat French Silk Chocolate Pie and not feel guilty while belly-laughing with my family. The two cancel each other out, right? […]
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