Ana Monnar
Ana Monnar earned a Master of Science Degree in the area of Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Florida International University (FIU). Ana Monnar has been teaching for 30 years. She’s taught second, third, and fourth grades. She also had the opportunity to work as a Reading Curriculum Specialist and Reading Leader. Ms. Monnar is currently teaching second grade. She has written successful grant proposals and earned the title, “Teacher of the Year” in the 1980’s. The Miami Herald, Neighbors Section, featured Ana Monnar as “Super Teacher” on November 27,2003. Only one teacher a month from both public and private schools earns the prestigious recognition. Ana Monnar has inspired many learners to write award winning literary pieces. Her students have won trophies and certificates for regional and district contests. To this day Ana Monnar is helping adults, as well as young authors achieve their dreams. It is a rewarding gift that will live on through centuries in The Library of Congress, classrooms, public libraries, media centers, and fine bookstores worldwide. Ana Monnar is the founder and president of Readers Are Leaders U.S.A., Inc. established in 2002. Lulu is the Yorkie rescue and family member, featured in Ana Monnar’s registered trademark Readers Are Leaders U.S.A. logo. Ana Monnar started writing in 2002 when her late husband started getting progressively worse with Alzheimer's disease. Her first poem was titled, Half Full Or Half Empty?
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“Ungrateful people forget what they are not grateful for.”
“All human beings are my neighbors. We share the same planet. Ana Monnar”
“Weather out the storm in the island of tranquility to find inner peace.”
“Strength of the mind is more powerful than strength of the muscles.”
“I love God, Jesus Christ, my three children, mother, father, brother, sisters, family in general, my pets, my students, and true friends.”
“Work hard, put maximum effort, and have a good attitude. Most importantly never give up.”
“My daughter and two sons are the flowers in my heart and garden.”
“I agree that we are blessed.”
“My plan is to continue teaching many more years than the 32 years I've already enjoyed and continue writing, and promoting my books and websites if it's God will.”
“The most important thing in my life is to be the best mother that I can be to my daughter and two sons; full of blessings and love. I can guide them, pray for their goals to be achieved, and follow a good path; but ultimately it will be up to them to live their own lives and make their own choices knowing there are rewards and consequences.”
“Think of your mother and smile for all of the good precious moments.”
“Cowards dare others to do what they themselves do not dare to do.”
“Don't ever lose hope because better days will come.”
“Poetry is dancing with words.”
“With the right treatment, love, and care the world is a better place.”
“Play to win because almost doesn't cut it.”
“if you are foolish, foolish is going to stay out.”
“Each individual should be able to make good decisions without peer preassure.”
“I raised my three teens with love, perseverance, tenacity, sweat, tears, prayers, lighting candles, and the list could go on.”
“A journey indeed, in an emotional roller-coaster.”
“Our pets are our family.”
“The future is a split second away.”
“We have all grown wiser.”
“Some people suffer from the green-eyed monster called envy.”
“Good thing I'm aging, otherwise I'd be dead.”
“Treat other people's home as you want them to respect yours because what goes around comes around.”
“American Idol rocks! It's on now and this episode is amazing!”
“I'm happy for all who reached for the stars happily and successfully.”
“I'd rather hear an ugly truth, rather than an obscure lie.”
“Raising teenage sons and daughters is a long and tiresome journey. With God's help the final outcome will be worthwhile.”
“Making the ungrateful grateful is a tedious endeavor.”
“Making the ungrateful grateful will bring tears to your eyes, tears of blood bleeding from the heart.”
“If I had to do it all again, I would still want my same daughter and two sons; through laughter, tears, prayers, and blessings.”
“Choose your friends and mates, not by the money in their bank account, creed, ethnicity, or color; instead, choose character, actions, heart, and soul. When we bleed, we bleed the same color.”
“On this Mother's Day and every day before and after, I thank you God for the precious gift of my three children. I love them unconditionally.”
“Sharing will enrich everyone with more knowledge.”
“Will you love me enough?”
“To some education is just a bore; to most education is food for the brain and enrichment for the present and future.”
“Do you come from old money, new money, or no money?”
“Sometimes I tend to worry too much and at the end of all the preoccupation nothing goes wrong.”
“Life Is, a Rose.”
“Let us see what tomorrow will bring us? Will it be joy and triumph, chaos and glory, love and growth, or victory and success?”
“Saturday is a day for the spa. RELAX, indulge, enjoy, and love yourself, too.”
“At times anger will trigger harsh words. After a cooling period wisdom sets in; finally, the ability to speak from the heart with love and compassion.”
“Good for you and be proud of yourself because you have your priorities in order. Be proud of yourself if you are responsible, reliable, persistent, and take your job and education seriously.”
“Whatever is going to happen will happen, whether we worry or not.”
“I see the glass half full and thank God for what I have.”
“Anticipation is sometimes more exciting than actual events.”
“For most people life is not a fairy tale, it is an adventure.”