"If given the choice of turning left where nothing is right or turning right where nothing is left, I will turn right and rebuild from scratch." Ana Monnar |
Background Information |
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 34 years. She’s taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grades. She also had the opportunity to work as a Reading Curriculum Specialist and Reading Leader. Ms. Monnar is currently teaching kindergarten. 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? |
Birth Place |
Havana, Cuba |
Accomplishments |
JOB ASSIGNMENTS / DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Kindergarten Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher (reading, language arts, social studies), Second Grade ESOL Self-contained Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher/Multiple Intelligences
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Additional Information |
Ana Monnar is the author of: Half Full, Or Half Empty?: A Collection of Poems Poetry from Planet Earth Adoption? Thank God for That Option! The Law of the Funnel It Doesn’t Matter Clutter Hungry Woman Heart of Stone Compiled works for two anthologies titled... Expresss Yourself 101 Dancing with Words VOLUME 1 and Expresss Yourself 101 For Your Eyes Only VOLUME 2 |
Favorite Link |
ReadersAreLeadersUSA.net
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Silk and ribbons clouding the sky
Coastline and beaches – pure black sand
Walking, skipping, splash-splash snorkeling
Good, honest people – giving hand
Flawless beaches, nature walks too
Mountains and forests, trees and shrubs
Rugged valleys, crystal clear bays
Gifts of wisdom from the cherubs
Visitors welcomed to Haiti
Echoes of Africa airing
Panoramic view of realm
Haitian Saints singing and working
Beauty of Haiti is dancing
With the rainbow’s pastel colors
Different shades to please the Heavens
Family, good friends and neighbors
Rich – poor; “Where is the middle class? ”
Flesh clings tenaciously to mom
Creole speaking, dining delight
Tourist and rich folks under palm
Midnight blue sky, shimmering lights
Stars shining brightly upon moon
Happiness, sadness and sorrow
Hoping to see their loved ones soon
Poor human beings – young and old
Stomach growling, eyes tell it all
Sincerity, dignity, poise
Beauty of Haiti is for all
Ana Monnar
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Heaven
Under a tent next to my son
Above hovered dense dark clouds
An opening in the center
As if to heaven it entered
What a miracle to witness
The colossal green grassy field
Varsity girls running the course
Unaware of heaven’s stairway
From just miles above the grassland
To Alexander’s amazement
Which he pointed just before me
It was truly astonishing
Paradise – way beyond belief
Was the opening for someone?
For a special very good soul
There was just a slight drizzle
Not a thunder or lightning sound
Only peace and sense of glory
From the place we stood on the ground
Ana Monnar
I Asked the Lord to Bless You
I asked the Lord to bless you,
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way
His love is always with you
His promises are true,
And when we give Him all our cares
You know He will see us through
So when the road you're traveling on,
Seems difficult at best
Just remember, I'm here praying
And God will do the rest
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Half Full, Or Half Empty Ballerina Girl The Gift God's Children
Henry Ford September Eleventh, 911 Life Is, a Rose
Four Yorkshire Terriers California Books
7 Continents Twenty-five Years Clutter
"The earth revolves around the sun, not people."
Ana Monnar
"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." Ana Monnar
"For most people life is not a fairy tale, it is an adventure." Ana Monnar
"Life Is, a Rose." Ana Monnar
"Sharing will enrich everyone with more knowledge." Ana Monnar
"Anticipation is sometimes more exciting than actual events." Ana Monnar
"I see the glass half full and thank God for what I have." Ana Monnar
"Making the ungrateful grateful will bring tears to your eyes, tears of blood bleeding from the heart." Ana Monnar
"Making the ungrateful grateful is a tedious endeavor." Ana Monnar
"Raising teenage sons and daughters is a long and tiresome journey. With God's help the final outcome will be worthwhile." Ana Monnar
"I'm happy for all who reached for the stars happily and successfully." Ana Monnar
"Good thing I'm aging, otherwise I'd be dead." Ana Monnar
"Some people suffer from the green-eyed monster called envy." Ana Monnar
"I'd rather hear an ugly truth, rather than an obscure lie." Ana Monnar"A mother will love, nurture, teach by example, and protect her children. It starts at the moment they are first held. Once they are adults, the decisions each one of them makes is theirs and theirs alone. A mother will contiinue to pray, light candles, and hope that they cling to the memories and that it will guide them." Ana Monnar
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"Ungrateful people forget what they are not grateful for." Ana Monnar