Dr. Rita:
The Farmer’s
Daughter
Who Travels
the World
Shares incredible insights from a variety of experiences such as:
- Tent-Camping in the Wild of the Arctic Circle
- Traveling to 16 Countries for 72 Consecutive Days in 3 Continents
- Being an NFL Mom
- Leading Students in South America
- Embracing a Nomadic Life in Europe
- Facing a Terrible and Unexpected Loss in Her 40’s
- Exploring Dozens of Countries
- Being a Guest in 40+ International Homes
- Teaching for Over Three Decades
- Earning Her Doctorate in Education in Her 50’s.
Dr. Rita the Farmer’s Daughter Who Travels the World is a motivational speaker, educator, international traveler, mother, and mental health well-being researcher. She has a Doctorate in Education, specializing in mental health well-being and leadership, as well as a Masters in Communication. Dr. Rita is also a certified English teacher to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
For nearly two decades, she has worked as a TRIO professional with 10,000+ adults promoting post-secondary education and the power of possibility thinking. She has spoken at numerous venues including: the Council on Education, KAEOPP, K-12 schools, jails, drug rehabilitation centers, U.S. Job Corps, Reach Higher, multiple adult education programs, and career centers, including making appearances on TV programing for NBC, ABC, and cable television.
Dr. Rita inspires people of all ages with a message of hope that she learned from Anchor, a farming village where she was raised in which a large percentage of the residents live to be near a century. She also shares valuable insight that she gained from traveling the world with two suitcases and no hotel, as well as her extensive research on mental health well-being.
Dr. Rita has gained incredible insights from a variety of experiences such as: having the opportunity to be an NFL mom, camping in the wild of the Arctic Circle, teaching in South America, embracing a nomadic life in Europe, and earning her doctorate in her 50’s.
She has inspired thousands of individuals from around the world with engaging stories, hosted people from dozens of countries, been a guest in 40+ international homes.
Dr. Rita has been an educator for over 30 years, and her outstanding passion and ability to work with people of various ages and cultures has led to her being honored as Woman of Achievement by the Human Rights Commission.
“Live your life by a compass not a clock”
Who is
the Farmer?
Dr. Rita’s dad lived 99 years and 6 months. He was a man that was loved by all people. He never knew a stranger, was friendly, and had a captivating smile. He had strong moral character traits and was with and married to Dr. Rita’s mother for 3/4 of a century — that’s 75 years! his motto.. BALANCE. He believed in and lived a life of balance — Physical, Mental, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual.
Dr. Rita’s mother was the farmer’s right hand. She brought balance with a smile and a positive attitude. Her motto: “Do It While You Can,” “If You Can’t Say Something Nice—Don’t Say It At All,” and “Where You Put It Is Where It Will Be”. Your thoughts — where you put them is where you will be. Make sure you focus on the good stuff!
The Farmer “LIVED”
99 Years and Six Months.
His Motto:“… Balance!”
