“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.”
– Angela Bassett
Iisha Collier
Iisha Collier is a dynamic author, educator, and military family advocate whose work bridges personal experience with professional expertise to deliver powerful, actionable insights for families navigating the challenges of military life. With 18 years of educational experience spanning roles as a preschool teacher, regular education classroom teacher, literacy intervention specialist, instructional specialist, assistant principal, curriculum director, and adjunct professor, Iisha offers a deep and well-rounded perspective on learning and leadership.
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Iisha’s writing combines heartfelt storytelling, to help military families build resilience, maintain connection, and thrive through deployment and reintegration. Her mission is to equip parents, educators, and communities with the knowledge and support they need — making her an essential voice for anyone invested in strengthening military family well-being.
“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”
– Simone Biles