Shirah Penn received her Masters in Education from the University of Miami in 1971. She has pursued her education in self-esteem from great teachers such as Jack Canfield, Sid Simon, Leo Buscaglia and others. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist.She has taken Landmark Education, Insight Seminars and many other workshops in her field of education. She is a certified Redirecting Children's Behavior instructor and Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom instructor.

1984 Peace Educator of the Year/Grace Contrino Abrams Peace Works Foundation 1994 Teacher of the Year at Palm Springs North elementary School 2004 Spirit of Excellence Award American Business Women Association 2006 Bank of America Community Heroes Award

Author of Gramma Shirah Says Words of Wisdom Gramma Shirah Says More Words of Wisdom Remarkable Journey Primarily Parenting Workshop coming up in October!

Gramma Shirah Says Words of Wisdom
After 42 years of teaching primary grade children, Gramma Shirah is sharing her wisdom with you.This book is beautifully illustrated by Khary Guerra Olivares,her angel.

Gramma Shirah Says More Words of Wisdom
Gramma Shirah quotes her special teachers who have helped her on her journey to share her story with you. Quotes from Sid Simon, Jack Canfield, Oprah, Leo Buscaglia and many others are included.

Gramma Shirah Does Community Service
Shirah Penn serves the community through her participation in Weston Rotary Club, Mental Health America, American Business Women Association, Association of Professional Business Women, Weston Business Chamber of Commerce.