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Barbara Bray

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March 27

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Barbara Bray, author, coach, mentor, speaker, podcast host, and difference-maker, has been on a mission for over 30 years to transform teaching so learning is authentic and meaningful. She is the co-author of Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. Barbara has hosted the Rethinking Learning podcast since 2017 to capture stories from inspirational innovators. These stories became the heart of her book, Define Your Why: Own Your Story So You Can Live and Learn on Purpose.

Barbara is co-host of the podcast “Real Talk with Barbara and Nicole” focusing on authenticity in a polarized society. Her new book is “Grow Your Why - One Story at a Time” with 23 personal stories from inspirational educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators. ...more

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Average rating: 3.9 · 136 ratings · 22 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Make Learning Personal: The What, Who, WOW, Where, and Why by Barbara Bray (Goodreads Author), Kathleen A. McClaskey 3.90 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Personalize Learning: A Practical Guide for Getting Started and Going Deeper by Barbara Bray (Goodreads Author), Kathleen A. McClaskey 3.82 avg rating — 60 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Define Your Why: Own Your Story So You can Live and Learn on Purpose 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Barbara Bray liked Kymberly S's review of Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time: "My morning read time has been spent with Barbara Bray's "Grow Your Why" - and what a gift it's been during this season of transition. This collection of 23 stories from educators and changemakers does something I didn't expect: it reminded me why tea" Read more of this review »
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Barbara Bray liked Jennifer Klein's review of Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time: "I love everything about this collection of personal stories, and am proud to be included! Every chapter takes readers through the authors' experiences as they define their why, journey toward their why, and grow their why in the course of their lives" Read more of this review »
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Barbara Bray liked Tamara Letter's review of Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time: "As a self-professed Story Weaver, Barbara threads together inspiring stories from educators around the world, shining a light on the power of living life with passion and purpose. Each section of her book illustrates the journey of self-discovery, re" Read more of this review »
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Barbara Bray liked Celeste Yukiko Endo's review of Grow Your Why: One Story at a Time: "Wisdom and kindness grows from the hearts of each author who shares life experiences from our own communities. Thank you cheerleader Barbara Bray for lovingly collecting 23 stories from a rich diversity of people and places. I’ve been reading Grow You" Read more of this review »
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