55 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition experience with developmental psychologist Howard Gardner’s theories to develop the You Are Smarter Than You Think Program. In 1992, Ms. Mollan-Masters authored, “You Are Smarter Than You Think,” based on her program. Three editions followed, and the book has since helped over 200,000 nursing and regular students to become successful. She affirms that learning to use one’s brain the way it was designed makes all the difference. In 2009, Ms. Mollan-Masters was inspired to write another book, “Peace Train, A Love Story.” She also recently finished scripting her film, “The Friendship Pod Affair,” for which she is now seeking funding. In 1983, Ms. Mollan-Masters created Reality Productions. She and her business have been featured in professional journals and podcasts for her innovative approach to education. Adjacent to her primary professional pursuits, she is also an adamant proponent of the Special Olympics; when she first discovered the organization, she was blown away by its brilliance. She subsequently served as a ski coach for over 20 years and as a volunteer program coordinator for four years. She is also credited with saving the Jackson County program from bankruptcy. In recognition of her tenure and dedication to her work with the Special Olympics, Ms. Mollan-Masters was presented with the Les Schwab Pride in Performance Volunteer Award. In her free time, she is especially fond of kayaking, having kayaked all over the Pacific Northwest. Accounting for her accomplishments, she is proud to be able to inspire greatness in others, and she hopes to release her film in the near future. R enée Mollan-Masters has achieved more than 40 years of success as an author, film producer and volunteer. Despite earning a master’s degree in speech pathology from California State University, Fullerton, she never felt at home in the academic system. Seeking to help others struggling in the same way, she paired her own RENÉE MOLLAN-MASTERS OWNER Reality Productions Ashland, OR ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
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