Heather’s philosophy, “The more positive you can be, the happier you will be, which will foster a mindset of kindness,” is at the heart of her work. This belief underscores the importance of cultivating positivity as a way to enhance personal happiness and inspire acts of kindness toward others. Her journals aim to create a ripple effect, where fostering joy and gratitude in children leads to a broader culture of compassion and understanding in their communities.
Recently, Mrs. Leone worked with each of Citta's 3rd grade classrooms to talk about her path to becoming an author and teacher and how her hard work and dedication paid off in a career she absolutely loves. During the presentations, students created artwork depicting things they are thankful for, wrote thank you notes, and created a positivity chart. Students loved the creative means by which they learned about gratitude. She also emphasized the importance of recognizing both the little and big things that happen during the course of the day because they can all contribute to a person's happiness.