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#OneWord2019

12/30/2018

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I just LOVE it when I buy a book and that book ends up stirring up everything within me. BE REAL - Educate from the Heart by Tara Martin just shook. My. World!!
While reading Tara's story, I couldn't help thinking about my own experiences and realize how I too have experiences that are unique and powerful. Tara's message helped me zoom in and have a clear understanding of my purpose (my WHY) and all I do because of my purpose. 

You see, I am very passionate about English learners; so anything and everything I do is to highlight their potential and strengths.

EVERYTHING I do (my what) whether is teaching, blogging, twitting, keynoting, PD sessions, will all be inspired by my purpose and my passion. 

​For this reason, my #OneWord for 2019 is...
ACTIONS. I will be doing everything I do with intentionality.
​I will, as Tara, says in her book..."measure everything I make using two questions:" 
  1. How will this ACTION  help me achieve my purpose - my why?
  2. What positive impact will it have on the people I serve?
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Whether is a professional or personal action, I will make sure that it is intentional behavior that will benefit my purpose and others as well. 
"Recognize your talents and strengths and own them! Then, make confident choices. Take the leap and try out an idea, teach, write, speak, encourage a friend over coffee - do what you do and begin to salt the world with your whats. Don't doubt yourself. That you may be easier said than done, but if an idea, action, or next step fits your purpose - your why - go with it!" ~ Tara Martin 
I will always return to these words that inspired me to continue working hard to make a difference.
Heart-healthy salt is your what - the actions you take to influence others to thirst after the why. - Tara Martin
Thank you for reading and hApPy 2019! 
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Blogging

12/21/2018

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Blog: a website containing a writer's own experiences, observations, opinions, etc. 
If blogging would be as easy as it sounds...at least that's what I thought almost two years ago! The fear of what others might say about my written experiences and thoughts bounded me from blogging for a very long time. 
However, encouraged and inspired by Tan Huynh, Valentina Gonzalez, Carol Salva, and Larry Ferlazzo,  I began my personal and educational blog in April 2017. 
So as we approach my second full year blogging, I'd like to share with you what it is that keeps me going. 

Just BLOG!

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Believe in YOU!
​Just know that we all have a unique ability and potential that the world needs to read and learn about. Start by sharing with the world what inspires YOU.
What inspires you makes you who you are and YOU are enough!

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Lead & Learn
When it comes to writing and sharing your experiences be a leader and create your own format. As you take risks creating what is unique to you, you'll learn new approaches to continue sharing your uniqueness.

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Open-Mindedness
As you begin to expand your tent (growing your audience) pay very close attention to their tips, advice, and guidance about your topics. It's not about pleasing the audience as much as it is honoring others' perspectives. 

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Good to Great
I Love this phrase because it implies that there's always room to grow! As you begin having the opportunity for "guest blogging" in others' blogs, you'll realize the need to improve your craft and always continue challenging
                                            yourself just a little more! 

That's it! Simple as that. Just BLOG!
"We have to be willing to take risks in order to discover and fulfill our purpose in education and in life." ~ Tara Martin #REALedu 
"Blogging is an act that begins with an internal purpose and grows to an outcome of benefiting the greater education community." - Mike Gorman
Thank you for reading and Happy Blogging! 
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LITI 2018

12/8/2018

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The Long Island Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (L.I. RBERN) holds an annual conference organized by the ENL/Bilingual Program Office. The Long Island Teacher Institute 2018, "Generation NOW: ACC-ELL-erating Pathways to Success for Linguistically Diverse Learners was on December 7th, 2018.
I was honored to be invited as their featured presenter following the amazing keynote presentation by Dr. Lorena Llosa. 
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with Dr. Lorena Llosa
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