Commit to every voice, every discussion - no matter where class is meeting.

Use R.E.A.L. to make student-led discussion inclusive, rigorous, and location-flexible.

About the Facilitator

Liza Garonzik

Liza Garonzik built R.E.A.L. Discussion after serving as a teacher and admin at premier US private schools. She studied at Harvard College (BA), University of Pennsylvania (MS), Columbia Teacher's College, and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Wherever she is, Liza is obsessed with the question of what makes discussions great — and often drives friends and family crazy by analyzing conversation patterns in her daily life.

Our Promise to You

We're aiming to continue our streak as our workshop alumni have said the course was "innovative," "practical," and "fun/funny." But, if that's not your experience...

  • Just let us know.

    (And don't feel bad! We've got a growth mindset.)

    It is our hope and expectation that you will find the opportunity to learn R.E.A.L. Discussion to be useful, exciting, and fun! If that is not your experience after engaging fully with the activities and resources provided, we will certainly offer a refund in exchange for thoughtful, honest feedback.