About Jodi Maurici

Jodi Maurici has been a Health Educator for 25 years who has recently started sharing her experiences and insight in her writings. Jodi has a Master’s Degree in Education as well as certifications in the Health and Fitness Industry. She is passionate about teaching our children the importance of being confident, independent, creative problem solvers. When she is not teaching or writing, you can usually find her with her husband, daughter, and dogs.

Education & SchoolsParenting

21 Things Teachers Really Want You to Stop Doing for Your Kids

By Jodi Maurici - 09/10/2020 - 16 minute read

The day our children are born is quite possibly one of the happiest days of our lives. We vow to protect them and keep them …

Education & Schools

Our Students Are Struggling with Social Media and Anxiety—and Adults Are the Ones to Blame

By Jodi Maurici - 03/04/2020 - 15 minute read

While teaching a lesson on stress the other day in class, I posed a question to my 7th graders:  “Do you think you have more …

Education & Schools

How One Teacher Lowered Student Anxiety With The Let Grow Project

By Jodi Maurici - 07/15/2019 - 7 minute read

Last fall I was excited to start another promising school year with my 240 seventh grade health education students. However, I was confronted by an …