Renée McRae is the Founder & President of Poetic Motivations LLC (Changing Lives through Poetry). Poet, Author, Teaching Artist, Life Path Coach and Recording Artist, Renée McRae has enhanced school climates and cultures for over two decades. Students, Teachers and Parents absolutely love her! Using poetry as a springboard, Ms. McRae captivates, mesmerizes and empowers any audience. Through fun-filled Workshops and Assembly Programs, she specializes in Success Skills, while reinforcing the message, "You Can Live Your Dreams." Often called the "Poetic Therapist," Ms. McRae has facilitated thousands of workshops, and Published over 22 books of her students' poetry in various schools across the country. As a Certified Life Coach, Renée has created a coaching program using poetry as the platform to assist others in understanding their life's purpose and direction.A 5x Author, Renée’s most recent children's book is titled "Keeping Your Cool!" Written totally in rhyming verse, this book is a fun, short story filled with tips to help students better understand how to manage their emotions and behavior in challenging situations. As a Recording Artist, her popular upbeat rap/song, titled, "You Can Live Your Dreams" is available on all download and streaming platforms