Be REAL: Educate from the Heart - Softcover

Martin, Tara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1946444901 ISBN 13: 9781946444905

Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated, 2018

Synopsis

Be REAL! Technological advances are rapidly changing the way we work and learn. Artificial intelligence is even replacing employees in some industries. In education, the latest technology supports learning by providing extraordinary opportunities, but artificial intelligence will never replace the life that REAL educators bring to our schools. REAL educators are relatable, they expose vulnerability by sharing their experiences, they are approachable, and they learn through life. In Be REAL, BookSnaps creator, Tara Martin, encourages you to share your unique talents and passions as an educator. Through her personal and engaging stories, you’ll learn the power of being true to yourself and find the courage to “cannonball” into the adventures life offers. Make REAL connections with your students and staff and dare to make a difference.

About this title

About the Author

Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. Martin's ambition is to lead a culture of innovative change and to motivate others to become the best they can be, all while staying R.E.A.L.--

Relatable

Exposing Vulnerability

Always Approachable, and

Learning Through Life. 

From the Back Cover

"This book is like a coffee shop heart-to-heart meet-up with the mentor teacher we've always wanted."

--Matt Miller, educator, speaker and author of Ditch That Textbook

"Tara shares life-changing tips to ensure you not only light up the heart of a child but become the teacher you set out to be!"
--LaVonna Roth, creator and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®

"Tara Martin reminds us through authentic stories why relationships are so crucial to learning and provides practical suggestions to build on those relationships within your school, even when it seems hard to do."
--George Couros, author of The Innovator's Mindset

"Be REAL is a book that I wish I'd had from my first day in the classroom. Tara Martin does a brilliant job showing us how to educate from the heart. "

--Beth Houf, proud principal and coauthor of Lead Like a PIRATE

From the Inside Flap

"Relationships are the foundation of every great school and organization. They are not everything, but without them, you can do nothing. In her new book, Tara Martin reminds us through authentic stories why relationships are so crucial to learning and provides practical suggestions to build on those relationships within your school, even when it seems hard to do."
--George Couros, author of The Innovator's Mindset

"Be REAL is a book that I wish I'd had from my first day in the classroom. Tara Martin does a brilliant job showing us how to educate from the heart. Page after page, I was drawn in by her powerful stories and practical strategies. This book is a true life changer and one that I know I will always hold close as I continue to grow as a leader. Thank you, Tara, for showing us that when we can be anything, we should always be REAL."
--Beth Houf, proud principal and coauthor of Lead Like a PIRATE


"This book is like a coffee shop heart-to-heart meet-up with the mentor teacher we've always wanted. Tara Martin fills Be REAL with stories that are intricately, beautifully told and provide perspective and wisdom. They'll make you say, 'Oh, I can use that line,' or, 'Oh, now I see how I can respond to that better.' She'll prove to you that just as the human heart can't be replicated, neither can a REAL educator."
--Matt Miller, educator, speaker and author of Ditch That Textbook


"Writing from the heart and from personal experience, Tara shows you that you have the ability to be more for your students. Don't just say they have potential, show them how they have that potential. Connect with colleagues and peers in meaningful ways and those interactions will turn out positive and only enhance your career and the climate of your classroom. I'm confident you'll love Be REAL just as much as I did!"
--Adam Welcome, educator, speaker, author, runner


"Tara Martin shares her heart and her soul in Be REAL. In this book, Tara shares her experiences and her knowledge of brain science to connect the REAL aspects of education and demonstrate the importance of making deep connections with students and colleagues. From this book, you will take away tools that will help you have an even bigger impact on your school, and more importantly, find a deeper understanding of yourself. Take the time cannonball Into Be REAL. You won't regret it!"
--Jay Billy, elementary principal and author of Lead With Culture

"Every student craves to be loved. Tara Martin gets REAL with us as she shares heartwarming stories of teachers who impacted her soul for a lifetime. Tara shares life-changing tips to ensure you not only light up the heart of a child but become the teacher you set out to be!"
--LaVonna Roth, creator and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®

"Be REAL is a captivating read that drew me in from the very first page. Tara's REALness is beautiful, raw, heartwarming, and powerful. You will come away inspired, energized, empowered, and with a plethora of practical ideas and strategies that you can use immediately to put the REAL you into your educational world. This book is sure to make a life-changing impact on those you serve! Administrators, coaches, and educators everywhere, this book is for you!"
--Tisha Richmond, culinary teacher and discovery school lead learner


"With Be REAL, Tara Martin addresses a significant concern for the state of education in the digital age as she calls readers to hold fast to their humanity through an intentional commitment to investing in others. The beauty of this book lies in Tara' s ability to lead by example as she shares her personal triumphs, failures, and life lessons, conveying a candid vulnerability that assures readers she does, in fact, practice what she preaches. That authenticity combined with the depth and breadth of her attention to the details of living and leading in this way make Be Real a text with the power to influence any and all practitioners in education."
--Andrew Easton, personalized learning coordinator for Omaha Westside Community Schools


"Tara Martin's words jump off the page as the heartbeat of education resonates throughout this book. Her compelling stories remind you that you're never alone in seeking out the best for students and staff. She keeps learning at the forefront with thought-provoking questions and a multitude of resources to explore. If you are searching for REAL talk about making a positive impact on yourself and others, then Be REAL: Educate from the Heart is the book for you!"
--Tamara Letter, technology integrator and instructional coach


"Tara Martin lives the REAL mantra to her core, and this book beautifully captures her spirit and energy. It is full of authentic stories that highlight what it means to be REAL. You will love this heartfelt manifesto that shows the power of relationships in education. Tara inspires you to connect with those you serve and provides practical strategies to dive in!"
--Katie Martin, educator and author of Learner-Centered Innovation


"Tara pulls us in and shares with us her unique journey and her deep passion for students, for families and for educators. Woven within her touching stories Tara reminds and empowers us to connect with who we are and who we want to be for students. Be REAL is written for anyone ready to take that next step to teach and live from the heart."
--Carrie Baughcum, doodler, special education teacher, creator of CarrieBaughcum.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1946444901
• ISBN 13: 9781946444905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272