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.

"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.(R)

"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