Ana Monnar

  

 

“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.” 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 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?

Birth Place
Havana,  Cuba
Accomplishments

JOB ASSIGNMENTS / DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Second Grade ESOL Self-contained Teacher
Fourth Grade Teacher/Multiple Intelligences
Reading Leader (Three Years)
School Ambassador 1998-99 & 1999-2000 (Two Years)
Reading Curriculum Specialist (One Year)
Math Curriculum Specialist (Two Years)
Title I Resource Teacher
E.S.O.L. Self-contained Teacher
Third Grade Honors/Academic Excellence Teacher
Peer Teacher (Ten Times)
Grade-Level Chairperson (Three Years)
Provided Workshops for Parents, Teachers, Administrators
America Reads Coordinator for Silver Bluff Elementary (Three Years)
Participant in Child Study Team, Staffing, Student Performance Plan,
Pupil Progression Plan
Promote/Encourage/Support Comprehensive Reading Plan (C.R.P.)
Young Authors, Books with Wings, Theodore Gibson Oratorical Project, Miami International Book Fair Sponsor in the School Site Level
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Featured on Channel 23 Univision, Adoption Interview, November 2003
Miami Herald, Neighbors Section, Super Teacher, November 27, 2003

SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS

1999-2000 WLRN Ready to Learn Proposal
1998-99 WLRN Ready to Learn Proposal
1995-96 The Citibank Success Fund Learning with Themes
1995-96 Dade Public Education fund Mini-Grant Cooperative Learning with Unifix Cubes
1995 Title II Eisenhower Grant Linking Mathematics to Literature
1995 Mathematics Teacher of the Year Nominee
1994 Science Teacher of the Year Nominee
1988 Teacher of the Year

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
Uplifting poetry, helpful Web sites, Web rings, forum, and about the writers and illustrators.

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Ana Monnar, Mother, Teacher, Writer

Beauty of Haiti

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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Ana Monnar

Sentimental Value

Comes in a pair; glitters, sparkles, shines
They are elegant and valuable
Priceless in more than one way
In addition - light and very comfortable

Sentimental value is evident and clear
No money in the world can replace them
They are a lady's best friend
Precious beauty quite a gem

Pair of diamond earrings; so special to me
One diamond was a gift from my husband
Other diamond was matched by my father
Equally translucent as a tear gland

Both exceptional men are now in Heaven
Dad died nine years ago; soon it will be
Memories from both will last forever
My husband died this February

In loving memory to my father 1914-1996
and my late husband 1924-2005

Ana Monnar


  Express Yourself 101 Meet writers and illustrators of uplifting poems, fairy
Meet writers and illustrators of uplifting poems, fairy tales and humorous childrens stories. Visit links to online anthologies, educational Web sites, and other adventures. Ana Monnar, Alberto Monnar, Anna Monnar, Alexander Monnar, Nancy Michaud, Lisa Morton, Ken Nebel, Steve Pileggi

Online Poems, Uplifting Poetry, Children's Books, Web Rings and Helpful Web Sites
Young Adults, Teens and
 People of All Ages Wanted

 

Half Full, Or Half Empty      Ballerina Girl         The Gift  God's Children

Henry Ford        September Eleventh, 911         Life Is, a Rose       Kevin

Four Yorkshire Terriers        Judy K. & Judy K.     California     Books

7 Continents      Twenty-five Years    Clutter   

Will You Love Me Enough

Heart of Gold     Beauty of Haiti

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Ana's favorite quotes


"I'd rather hear an ugly truth, rather than an obscure lie."— Ana Monnar

Quotes by 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

"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."  Ana Monnar

"Saturday is a day for the spa. RELAX, indulge, enjoy, and love yourself, too."  Ana Monnar

"For most people life is not a fairy tale, it is an adventure."  Ana Monnar

"Let us see what tomorrow will bring us? Will it be joy and triumph, chaos and glory, love and growth, or victory and success?"  Ana Monnar

"Life Is, a Rose."   Ana Monnar

"Whatever is going to happen will happen, whether we worry or not."  Ana Monnar

"Sometimes I tend to worry too much and at the end of all the preoccupation nothing goes wrong."  Ana Monnar

"Do you come from old money, new money, or no money?"  Ana Monnar

"To some education is just a bore; to most education is food for the brain and enrichment for the present and future."  Ana Monnar

"Will you love me enough?"  Ana Monnar

"Sharing will enrich everyone with more knowledge." Ana Monnar

"Is it, take time to smell the flowers, or take time to smell the roses?"  Ana Monnar

"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."  Ana Monnar

"Anticipation is sometimes more exciting than actual events." Ana Monnar

"Raising teenagers is a journey I will never forget." Ana Monnar

"If I had to do it all again, I would still want my same daughter and two sons; through laughter, tears, prayers, and blessings." 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

"American Idol rocks! It's on now and this episode is amazing!" Ana Monnar

"Treat other people's home as you want them to respect yours because what goes around comes around." 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

"We have all grown wiser."  Ana Monnar

"I'd rather hear an ugly truth, rather than an obscure lie." Ana Monnar

"Each individual should be able to make good decisions without peer preassure." Ana MonnarBritto Collection by Heys USA A New Day 12

 

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