Tara Martin | Author: Be REAL Educate from the Heart, Educational Leader, Instructional Coach, Technology & Social Emotional Learning Expert

Tara Martin

Author: Be REAL Educate from the Heart, Educational Leader, Instructional Coach, Technology & Social Emotional Learning Expert

Tara Martin
Biography

Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. She has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach for several years, and most recently, a district administrator.

As the founder of #BookSnaps, the latest reading comprehension strategy currently implemented in seventeen countries, she is always seeking unique ways to make learning fun, relevant, and meaningful.

Tara is the author of the inspirational book, Be REAL: Educate from the Heart and Cannonball In, a motivating children's book illustrated by Genesis Kohler. Tara firmly believes machines and artificial intelligence will never replicate an individual’s REAL identity–the unique strengths, talents, and life experiences of every human. Tara's passion for education and love of writing led her to a new role where she coaches and serves educational authors as the Director of Publishing for Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

Tara’s ambition is to lead a culture of innovative change, keep social-emotional learning at the heart of our work, and encourage others to Cannonball In and fulfill their true potential!

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Featured Videos

Current: The Impact of Making a Splash

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Featured Keynote Programs

Be REAL
Educate from the Heart

This invigorating message interweaves Tara's overcoming experiences as a student labeled "at-risk" who, by teacher influence, became a thriving educator.

Through stories, humor, science, and practical application, Tara empowers educators to establish a learning setting where all learners feel valued and appreciated. You will leave this session feeling inspired and equipped with practical strategies to create a culture of REAL belonging within any curriculum at any grade level.

Be REAL
Lead from the Heart

This invigorating message interweaves Tara's overcoming experiences as a student labeled "at-risk" who, by teacher influence, became a thriving educator leader.

Through stories, humor, science, and practical application, Tara empowers educational leaders to establish a culture and climate where all staff and learners feel valued, appreciated, and enough. You will leave this session feeling inspired and equipped with practical strategies to create a culture of REAL belonging within your system.

The Cannonball-In

Based on Tara's picture book, Cannonball-In is a message of hope, exposing vulnerability and ultimately fulfilling life's purpose. This message encourages others to get off the sidelines and choose to go "all in" on new ideas, goals, ambitions, and dreams. 

You will leave this session motivated and equipped with REAL skills our learners need for professions that currently exist and those that have yet to be discovered. So prepare to feel challenged to act now and help your learners make their splash!

Cannonball-In - Student Assembly

Inspired by Tara's picture book, Cannonball In is beautifully designed to encourage students to get off the sidelines and choose to go "all in" on dreams, ambitions, goals, etc. Cannonball In is designed to motivate participants to discover the skills and strategies needed to make the JUMP and survive swimming in the deep end of life!

You don't want to miss your opportunity to make a splash during this inspirational session!

Tara Martin
Featured Book

Be REAL: Educate from the Heartby Tara Martin

Be REAL: Educate from the Heart

by Tara Martin

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Featured Reviews

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Featured Articles & Resources

That Little Girl With the Crooked Pigtails

can't wait to reach the door of her classroom and hug you, every single morning. knows you will welcome her with a smile, and that makes her feel special. thinks...
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Broken Crayons Have a Purpose

I came across this poster by Toby Mac the other day and couldn't help but find it incredibly fitting for my current thoughts. REAL Students For some students, the...
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