{"id":10524,"date":"2022-02-22T17:53:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/?p=10524"},"modified":"2022-02-22T18:00:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T18:00:46","slug":"brenda-murphy-sailaway-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/brenda-murphy-sailaway-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Brenda Murphy Follows Her Passion Through SailAway Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WEB_Brenda_Murphy_Headshots_and_Personal_Branding_by_Saray_Taylor-Roman_with_Not_Your_Office_Headshot-23.jpg” alt=”Brenda Murphy, SailAway Learning, liiteracy, learning, teaching” title_text=”Brenda-Murphy-3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px||true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”45%” module_alignment=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
With a PhD, MBA, and BA in various fields, Brenda Murphy is an accomplished and ambitious woman.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”||20px|||”]
From the University of Tennessee, Knoxville<\/a>, Brenda earned a PhD in Education with a focus in Educational Psychology. Her dissertation researched \u201cthe application of design thinking to teaching a struggling reader successfully.\u201d<\/p>\n Additionally, Brenda has a BA in Speech and Theater from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro<\/a>. This degree taught her real-world skills and allowed her to learn more about her passion for film and theater. However, this degree is not highly marketable.<\/p>\n So, she also earned an MBA from Lamar University<\/a>. She wanted to add to her value and marketability as a public relations executive in case she needed to be the primary breadwinner in her family.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-60px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Brenda Murphy, President and CEO of SailAway Learning<\/a>, has a passion for literacy. Words and the English language fascinate her. She describes herself as a \u201clife-long logophile \u2013 a lover of words.\u201d\u00a0Ever since she was a little girl of six, Brenda was writing poems, stories, plays, club rules, and so much more. She started writing as soon as she could hold a pencil.\u00a0<\/span>Brenda says, \u201cThe patterns and processes of letters and sounds becoming words fascinate me: how marks on a page form sounds into letters, how letters become words, and words joined together give meaning to everything.\u201d<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] The idea for SailAway Learning<\/a> goes back 25 years. Brenda had the idea of adding to her family\u2019s income while homeschooling her five sons. However, what she had in mind at the time is nowhere near what SailAway is today. (Not necessarily in a bad way!) She was originally thinking of helping a few students learn how to read better.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WEB_Brenda_Murphy_Headshots_and_Personal_Branding_by_Saray_Taylor-Roman_with_Not_Your_Office_Headshot-27.jpg” title_text=”WEB_Brenda_Murphy_Headshots_and_Personal_Branding_by_Saray_Taylor-Roman_with_Not_Your_Office_Headshot-27″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” module_alignment=”center” width=”45%” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] A little while later, after much prayer and consideration, she felt led to start a micro school. This micro school would operate for kids who \u201cfall through the cracks,\u201d act as a supportive umbrella school for homeschool families, offer \u201cpowerful psycho-educational assessments to guide student learning and development, and offer the SailAway Literacy Approach<\/em><\/a>: a K-12 literacy curriculum Brenda describes as \u201cinnovative\u201d and \u201cdynamic.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Brenda describes the mission of SailAway Learning<\/a> as this: \u201cServe All In Love, Academic Wisdom, and Yare.\u201d (Yare means \u201cquick at the helm.\u201d) She wants to do everything she can to support all teachers because they are the key to student success. Students will be set up for success if teachers know how to draw out students\u2019 God-given talents and abilities. No curriculum, classroom, or piece of technology is going to do this.<\/p>\n \u201cI share my extensive experience and knowledge of the art and science of teaching and learning with professional development in group workshops, personal, private consultation, and mentorship. I encourage teachers, parents, and students to experiment with new ways to learn and discover unexpected and hidden gifts and talents that they may have never dreamed of.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Brenda\u2019s original idea came from wanting to help a few kids learn how to read. First, she started with running ads in her local newspaper. A few people called. Gradually, kids in tutoring became full-time students with Brenda\u2019s children under their homeschool program. This endeavor kept growing and growing so she hired more teachers and eventually started SailAway Academy.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”] At the same time, Brenda began developing a literacy approach program for K-12 but specifically for one struggling student she had at the time. This unique program used nautical terms to help him learn to write in cursive.<\/p>\n The name \u201cSailAway\u201d comes from the idea that learning should be a breeze. SailAway popped in Brenda\u2019s head while driving down the road one day, and it stuck.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Unlike many other businesses, organizations, and companies, the pandemic helped SailAway Learning<\/a>. Parents are now trying to find alternative education options for their kids more than ever. This has helped SailAway grow.<\/p>\n The current goal of the organization is to launch SailAway<\/em> Cursive<\/em> into a broader market to reach more people. Also, they\u2019re hoping to complete the book The Seven Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning. <\/em>This book goes through the principles under which SailAway operates. In addition to these two goals, there will be continued training and education for educators.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] SailAway\u2019s Micro School<\/a> is exploring blended learning. Brenda explains that blended learning \u201cis a combination of (where students and teachers are live online at the same time) and in-person learning.\u201d This gives students the chance to develop both their academic and social skills. Students can still come to class everyday online then visit campus two to four times per month or per six weeks to get some social interaction.<\/p>\n Brenda\u2019s dream is to open SailAway Micro Schools across the US to reach underserved students.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Brenda says she\u2019s \u201creally a nerd.\u201d She loves researching and writing. When she\u2019s not working with SailAway, Brenda loves teaching her grandchildren SailAway, especially cursive. Literacy and teaching surrounds Brenda\u2019s whole life. It really is her passion! She enjoys \u201cbig family get-togethers\u201d with her sons, daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. Brenda loves to cook and spend time with those she loves.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WEB_Brenda_Murphy_Headshots_and_Personal_Branding_by_Saray_Taylor-Roman_with_Not_Your_Office_Headshot-28.jpg” alt=”Brenda Murphy, SailAway Learning, liiteracy, learning, teaching” title_text=”Brenda-Murphy-4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-58px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”3px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Taylor-Roman Portrait<\/a> operates so that each and every client feels like a celebrity during the photoshoot.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||11px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Abhaya Libre||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]A Passion for Literacy<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
The Beginning of SailAway<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
SailAway’s Mission<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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SailAway’s Journey<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/taylorroman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/WEB_Brenda_Murphy_Headshots_and_Personal_Branding_by_Saray_Taylor-Roman_with_Not_Your_Office_Headshot-26.jpg” alt=”Brenda Murphy, SailAway Learning, literacy, reading” title_text=”Brenda-Murphy-1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||34px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Goals for the New Year<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
The Micro School<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Life Outside SailAway<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
The Photoshoot Experience<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Meeting Saray Taylor-Roman<\/a><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#828282″ custom_padding=”1px||1px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”]