Our #Read4Fun community is brightened by our extraordinary reading hero Marlena Gross-Taylor. Marlena brings a powerful and sincere voice in education and in literacy. Described as an Educational Leader, Questioner, Writer, and Speaker, she is a dedicated and successful K-12 administrator with a focus on improving educational and operational performance through vision, strategic planning, leadership and team building. Marlena is a self-proclaimed book-a-holic, and she also enjoys dancing and cooking. We are honored to have Marlena as part of our #Read4Fun community. Here we learn more about Marlena's reading identity and experience with #Read4Fun:
What has been your favorite experience from participating in the #Read4Fun Chat?
Best experience with the #Read4Fun chat is sharing and discussing great pieces of literature to read! My #shelfieWednesday has morphed into an entire bookcase.
What four words describe your #Read4Fun reading identity?
Sci-fi, Adventurous, Beach Reads, Educational PD
What book or character from a book has most impacted you in your life?
More of a series that continues to impact my life - Star Trek. As much as I love to read, I wasn't a fan of sci-fi until a high school friend slipped me a Star Trek novel after learning I had recently watched an episode of the Star Trek TNG. The message of exploration, hope, equality in a future world resounded with my optimistic nature and personal dreams of a better universe that exemplifies the best of humankind. I have a beautiful collection of all of the Star Trek TNG, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Titan series.
How has #Read4Fun influenced you as an educator?
As a former ELA teacher, my response to reluctant readers was, 'You just haven't found the right book yet!" I enjoy discussing a variety of engaging literature for students as well as adults and then being able to share with others in my daily school interactions.
Who would you like to invite to take the #Read4Fun Challenge?
Randall Sampson @RandallSampson
You can connect with Marlena during our #Read4Fun chats and also on Twitter at @mgrosstaylor. Join Marlena and the rest of the #Read4Fun friends on Voxer by texting "@weread4fun" to 81010. Interested in joining our crew of Reading Heroes? Complete this SIMPLE FORM and we will be in touch!
What has been your favorite experience from participating in the #Read4Fun Chat?
Best experience with the #Read4Fun chat is sharing and discussing great pieces of literature to read! My #shelfieWednesday has morphed into an entire bookcase.
What four words describe your #Read4Fun reading identity?
Sci-fi, Adventurous, Beach Reads, Educational PD
What book or character from a book has most impacted you in your life?
More of a series that continues to impact my life - Star Trek. As much as I love to read, I wasn't a fan of sci-fi until a high school friend slipped me a Star Trek novel after learning I had recently watched an episode of the Star Trek TNG. The message of exploration, hope, equality in a future world resounded with my optimistic nature and personal dreams of a better universe that exemplifies the best of humankind. I have a beautiful collection of all of the Star Trek TNG, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Titan series.
How has #Read4Fun influenced you as an educator?
As a former ELA teacher, my response to reluctant readers was, 'You just haven't found the right book yet!" I enjoy discussing a variety of engaging literature for students as well as adults and then being able to share with others in my daily school interactions.
Who would you like to invite to take the #Read4Fun Challenge?
Randall Sampson @RandallSampson
You can connect with Marlena during our #Read4Fun chats and also on Twitter at @mgrosstaylor. Join Marlena and the rest of the #Read4Fun friends on Voxer by texting "@weread4fun" to 81010. Interested in joining our crew of Reading Heroes? Complete this SIMPLE FORM and we will be in touch!