Hello!
Welcome to Estrella Brillante (Bright Star) Books and Teacher Resources, where I, Stephanie Ruiz Malone, am dedicated to providing you with wonderful products and resources that prioritize teacher and student motivation, inspiration, stress relief, and creativity.
How It All Started
My journey with Estrella Brillante began as a labor of love. After finishing my fourth-grade teaching year, I felt a strong calling to support my fellow educators. I started by sharing my personally crafted teaching resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a renowned platform for classroom-related products. Witnessing these resources’ positive impact on teachers inspired me to expand my reach through social media. This newfound inspiration fueled my long-held dream of publishing books.
A Dream Come True
Now, that dream has become a reality. The more I create, the more I realize It’s one of the many reasons I became a teacher. My life’s purpose is to bring joy and motivation to teachers and students through my unique creative endeavors. My ultimate goal is to reach as many teachers and students as possible, directly or indirectly, with my products. I am also thrilled about the prospect of creating children’s books. The thought of bringing smiles to children’s faces through my books fills me with immense happiness. Also, the idea of one day reading these books to my daughter holds a special place in my heart.
Grateful for You
I am also proud to be the daughter of immigrants. My parents’ hard work and dedication illuminated the path that led to my teaching career. My sister and friends’ unwavering support gave me wings to fly. My husband is the steady and confident voice that has helped me throughout the peaks and valleys of my teaching career and beyond. My daughter is the ray of sunshine that reminds me that the future is bright.
Thank you to all my past teachers, professors, principals, teacher colleagues, staff members, parents, and online teaching platforms who have played a pivotal role in my teaching career. I am also grateful and honored by the thousands of children I have taught both in schools and online. They allowed me to make mistakes, grow, and ultimately led me to this special moment in time.
You’re Invited!
I am excited to share my teacher-author journey with you, and I invite you to join my email newsletter list for updates. Your support means the world to me, and I would be truly grateful to have you on this journey with me.
